I just had a capsulectomy and breast explant today they did not put an Ace bandage around me at all simply a very loose bra to hold the drain bags. Isn't it in my best interests at they should have wrapped me tightly with a bunch of a spanned age? Thank you in advance for the help
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If pain started after the implants, then it is possible you will feel better with the implants removed. If one side feels firmer and has the pain, then perhaps you do have a capsular contracture. Removing the implant will answer the question. As you are in pain, I might suggest...
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Initially, after explantation, the breast will "collapse", with depression replacing projection. The breast tissue, the soft tissues and the skin have been effaced by the implant. Over a span of 3-4 months, a degree of self correction will occur, the extent of which...
If the capsule is firm and painful, we recommend removing the implant and the capsule at the same time.
The advantages of 1 stage procedure is that you only have to have general anesthesia once! The advantage of 2 stage procedure is that you can see how the breast settle after...
