What tests can be done to detect silicone in parts of your body after explant? I have textured implants and concerned about flecks shedding and slow gel bleed. Which test would be most beneficial to pay for so I understand how much exposure I have had over the last 9 months and my chance at recovery from BII as I understand silicone never leaves your body and can travel through lymphatic system all around my body. Thermography, CT Scan, MRI scan, Ultrasound ? Thank you
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Hello, thank you for your question. Symmastia repair is a complex surgery that involves repositioning the breasts to correct the condition where the breast tissue merges across the midline, often due to implants. Permanent sutures are sometimes used to hold the tissues in place after the repair,...
Hello, thank you for your question. It sounds like you’ve been monitoring your breast health closely, especially following your explant surgery and the subsequent MRI. I have attached a video that details your question specifically. If you’re experiencing pain, it’s still essential to inves...
Hi, sorry to hear about the difficulties that you are going through. Breast implant removal is unlikely to result in our breasts returning completely to how they were prior to the surgery, but you should get some skin retraction and tightening after they have been removed. The extent of this...
