Can a silicone breast implant be exchanged for larger size under local anesthesia?

February 18, 2020
Asked By:lulalandry

I've herd of this being done for saline implants. I am wondering if it can be done for silicone or is it a whole new surgery? I love my implants shape etc but wish they were larger. They are almost 1 year. Any advise is appreciated!

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February 21, 2020

Answer: Implant Exchange

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February 21, 2020

Answer: Breast Implant Revision

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February 20, 2020

Answer: Local anesthesia probably not the best option for implant exchange

Richard Baxter, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 20, 2020

Answer: Local anesthesia probably not the best option for implant exchange

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February 20, 2020

Answer: Implant exchsnge

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February 20, 2020

Answer: Implant exchsnge

Ronald J. Edelson, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 20, 2020

Answer: Implant exchange

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Answer: Implant exchange

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