Decided to explant with capsulectomy. I had three sets of implants within five years before explanting. Last set were 215cc Right after explant procedure, I noticed both breasts looking deformed. My PS said it was because of the drains and when removed, my breasts will look normal. Drains were removed a couple days ago, my breasts still look deformed. I am 4 days post op, and worried that these results are permanent. Are these results normal to have right after an explant procedure
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February 20, 2019
Answer: #Realself patient question: Are these results normal to have right after an #explant procedure?
Depending on the length of time the implants have been in place some of your natural breast tissue may have thinned. The skin surrounding the implant may have also stretched. I encourage you to visit with a board certified plastic surgeon near you to discuss your goals for explant surgery.
Thank you for your question. Every insurance company has different policies, so it is worth asking your current provider what coverage they can offer. Pain near the implant is often associated with capsular contracture, which can also cause severe deformity of the breast...
Good day! Generally after explantation, the shape and size of the breast will be unpredictable. Result varies between patients and it will largely depend upon their age, duration and size of the implant, or previous state of their breasts like existing anatomy, deformity, previous surgerie...
