Hi, I had implants under the muscle ( armpit incision) and had them replace with silicone)but the new incision was around the nipples. Now they are 2 years old 220cc and I want them removed. I had 2 consultations with two docs. 1 refused to remove them in the old incisions. One after insisting he finally agrees to do it. Both really insisted to have the incision under the breast crease? Please tell me if it’s possible to have them removed with the old incision? Thank you so much! I’m 44 yo.
October 25, 2021
Answer: Implant removal Dear Beautiful292416, generally speaking, it is possible to remove implants using the same incision. However, there can be some issues with armpit incision. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations. Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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October 25, 2021
Answer: Implant removal Dear Beautiful292416, generally speaking, it is possible to remove implants using the same incision. However, there can be some issues with armpit incision. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations. Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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Answer: Incision for explant Typically in patients who have had a breast implant placed through an armpit incision (transaxillary breast augmentation) later implant removal is safely and effectively done through a crease incision. This allows straight forward access to the implant and the fold incision generally heals quite. Of course, these considerations are best reviewed with the plastic surgeon who would actually be performing your procedure. Hope that helps! Best,Dr. Perez
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Answer: Incision for explant Typically in patients who have had a breast implant placed through an armpit incision (transaxillary breast augmentation) later implant removal is safely and effectively done through a crease incision. This allows straight forward access to the implant and the fold incision generally heals quite. Of course, these considerations are best reviewed with the plastic surgeon who would actually be performing your procedure. Hope that helps! Best,Dr. Perez
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