Hi everyone. Hope someone could help me with this question. Just had breast augmentation 10 days ago, but incision opened in a tiny spot and exposed implant. No aparent infection yet. Is it safe to have it removed and replaced this soon? How will recovery be? Is there a chance it reopens? I’ve read some other cases where they let the pocket and incision heal before replacing implant.
Answer: Exposed implant Once an implant gets exposed it may not be able to be salvaged and the implant may need to be removed. It can then be replaced after the area heals. Your surgeon can try to salvage the situation but the chance of infection requiring removal is greatly increased. You will need to rely on your surgeon’s advice. Good luck.
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Answer: Exposed implant Once an implant gets exposed it may not be able to be salvaged and the implant may need to be removed. It can then be replaced after the area heals. Your surgeon can try to salvage the situation but the chance of infection requiring removal is greatly increased. You will need to rely on your surgeon’s advice. Good luck.
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Answer: Implants It can be done if the pocket is irrigated well, you stay on antibiotics, and there is no sign of an infection. However, it is risky and does not always work. Otherwise, the implant is removed, the area heals, and another implant is placed about 6 months later. If you have large heavy implants, go down in size.
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Answer: Implants It can be done if the pocket is irrigated well, you stay on antibiotics, and there is no sign of an infection. However, it is risky and does not always work. Otherwise, the implant is removed, the area heals, and another implant is placed about 6 months later. If you have large heavy implants, go down in size.
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March 10, 2023
Answer: Implant replacement Dear Fierce524670,
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March 10, 2023
Answer: Implant replacement Dear Fierce524670,
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March 13, 2023
Answer: Variable answers, but one thing is certain Hi there, There will be many variable answers to this question. Some will recommend immediate replacement and others wait. But one thing is for certain: you will DEFINITELY have a higher chance of complications like capsular contracture on the side with an exposed implant whether it is salvaged, replaced immediately or delayed. The pocket should be irrigated thoroughly with antibiotics at the time of antibiotics. Yes there is a chance it will reopen, get infected, or get long term capsular contracture. You should ideally speak with your surgeon, but if unavailable, see a board-certified plastic surgeon to establish care. Best of luck!
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March 13, 2023
Answer: Variable answers, but one thing is certain Hi there, There will be many variable answers to this question. Some will recommend immediate replacement and others wait. But one thing is for certain: you will DEFINITELY have a higher chance of complications like capsular contracture on the side with an exposed implant whether it is salvaged, replaced immediately or delayed. The pocket should be irrigated thoroughly with antibiotics at the time of antibiotics. Yes there is a chance it will reopen, get infected, or get long term capsular contracture. You should ideally speak with your surgeon, but if unavailable, see a board-certified plastic surgeon to establish care. Best of luck!
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March 9, 2023
Answer: Implant exposure WOw, this is a difficult question with many answers (some correct and some questionable).
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March 9, 2023
Answer: Implant exposure WOw, this is a difficult question with many answers (some correct and some questionable).
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