How long do I need to wait to explant or change? (Photo)

Hello, thank you for your question. I'm sorry you're feeling this way. It sounds like you're experiencing a lot of discomfort and frustration with your implants. There is no waiting period to have your implants removed. Your surgeon can assess the situation and recommend the best course of action to address any concerns about your muscle health and function. Be sure to visit a board-certified plastic surgeon to address your needs. If you choose to have your implants removed, do some research on removing the entire implant and capsule with ENBLOC procedure, so there is no remaining capsule left behind causing symptoms later on. I hope that this helps!

Hi @N_rubeyi, thank you for your question. I recommend waiting at least 3 months after being implanted before changing or removing the prostheses. On the other hand, the pectoralis muscle generally has the ability to return to its condition in a short time. When the explantation is performed combined with an immediate aesthetic reconstruction (rearrangement of the breast tissue to give breast projection, in my case with my BRALAN technique), unless there is a pathology that prevents it, a rupture or something special, the muscle can return to make the contraction and remain in its place. If you are considering breast explantation, consultation with a plastic surgeon experienced in this procedure is essential to ensure optimal results. Best of luck!

Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS. Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS), Member of the International Federation of Adipose Therapeutics and Science (IFATS), Member of the Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery (SCCP).

Thank you for your question. I'm sorry to hear that you are unhappy with your implant size. Patients who are interested in a revision will need to wait at least a year post-op before going in for a consultation. Your body will take some time to recover from the procedure and these changes will impact the consult. Other clinics may have different policies, but our team recommends these waiting periods to ensure accurate treatment plans and expectations.

You did not state when you had surgery, but ideally you should wait 6 months to let your tissues heal. However, your tissue will shrink better if the implants are removed and exchanged for something smaller prior to 6 months. You do need to wait a minimum of 6 weeks. Please discuss this with your surgeon.

I'm sorry your results are not what you are hoping for. You can elect to have the implants removed at any time, however depending how far out from surgery you are, you may want to wait. It can take up to six months for you to see your final results. During this time swelling will resolve, and your implants will drop and soften. This may change the way you view your results.

If a patient is absolutely certain that they don’t want implants or want to decrease the size then it should either be done as soon as possible after the initial operation or the patient should wait until internal scar issue has matured, which is typically about six months.
If I’m absolutely certain I need to do a revision I typically schedule it ASAP before the body has a chance to create scar tissue. I often encourage patients to slow down and give a time.
Sometimes the decision of needing a revision is obvious, and sometimes it should be thought through over time.
Each surgeon will have their own approach.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD