I have an exposed implant with no infection.What's the likelihood of saving my implant? Is there a decent success rate? (Photo)

In my experience the success in this is 50/50. It is hard to predict whether the implant will ultimately be salvageable or not need to be replaced in the future from contracture, etc. The best thing to do at this point is give your body to heal and hope for the best. Good luck! #PlasticSurgery #BreastAug #Implants #implantexposure #breastImplantsalvage

An exposed implant has been contaminated.  One option that might have been considered is removal of the contaminated device with irrigation and then closure.  I would not have left the contaminated implant.  The safest method is to remove the implant altogether and let the space heal, then replace it months later.  Salvage is not a sure thing. There is a possibility that this implant will become infected, and an even higher possibility that you will develop a capsular contracture.

Thank you for your excellent question, and I am sorry to hear about your implant exposure.  There is a chance of implant salvage when gross contamination of the implant has not taken place, and it sounds as if your surgeon has done all the correct measures.  Keep a close eye on your breast and inform your surgeon of any acute changes such as increased swelling, spreading redness, worsening tenderness/pain, or drainage.  Wishing you the best.