Is saline implant removal while pregnant with local anesthesia only safe?

December 28, 2018
Asked By:taylort0910 in Scarsdale, NY

I am 27 weeks pregnant, and my left breast implant (saline over the muscle) has deflated. My right implant has a CC and it’s very uncomfortable. I want them removed now so I have time to heal and will be more comfortable trying to breast feed. My OB and my plastic surgeon have cleared for me to have Local only at the hospital (1% lido to numb incision site.Will place drain tubes for a few days also. The risk of anything happening to baby seem very minimal from what all we’ve discussed. Safe?

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August 16, 2019

Answer: Local anesthesia is safe in pregnancy

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Answer: Local anesthesia is safe in pregnancy

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December 30, 2018

Answer: Is saline implant removal while pregnant with local anesthesia only safe?

December 30, 2018

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