I have saline implants placed 3 years ago that are too big. The issue is I am not sure if I want to remove the implants, replace with smaller, or remove an then do a lift. I am looking to do a needle deflation and give myself some time to decide on next steps, however my Doctor is saying I need to replace right away.I feel strongly about giving my body time to adjust before deciding next steps. Where can I find a dr that will support this?
Answer: Needle deflation Dear Nice55596,
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Answer: Deflation of Saline Implants Hello, thank you for your question! It is not advised to deflate the saline implants, at all, never: This is a serious mistake. You are correct to worry about contamination within the chest wall if fluids travel elsewhere during the procedure. The entire implant, capsule, and all inflamed tissue must be removed as one system in EN BLOC fashion or 100% total capsulectomy. This will allow for optimal recovery. This is the gist of explant surgery. Not everyone can perform explant surgery.
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Answer: Deflation of Saline Implants Hello, thank you for your question! It is not advised to deflate the saline implants, at all, never: This is a serious mistake. You are correct to worry about contamination within the chest wall if fluids travel elsewhere during the procedure. The entire implant, capsule, and all inflamed tissue must be removed as one system in EN BLOC fashion or 100% total capsulectomy. This will allow for optimal recovery. This is the gist of explant surgery. Not everyone can perform explant surgery.
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May 12, 2023
Answer: Can I get needle deflation before deciding whether to remove or replace my implants? Hello @Nice55596, thank you for your question. It's technically possible to deflate saline implants and see what the breast would look like without them. This could help you decide whether to replace the implants with smaller ones, remove them entirely, or pursue a breast lift.
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May 12, 2023
Answer: Can I get needle deflation before deciding whether to remove or replace my implants? Hello @Nice55596, thank you for your question. It's technically possible to deflate saline implants and see what the breast would look like without them. This could help you decide whether to replace the implants with smaller ones, remove them entirely, or pursue a breast lift.
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May 12, 2023
Answer: Implants Yes, your implants can be deflated so you can determine what to do next. However, I would suggest at least getting them out within a few months or they may wad up and be harder to locate to remove. with the empty implant and it wadding up, you may feel more discomfort from the bag and its corners. It is easiest to remove and replace, then deflate and later remove and replace in many women.
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May 12, 2023
Answer: Implants Yes, your implants can be deflated so you can determine what to do next. However, I would suggest at least getting them out within a few months or they may wad up and be harder to locate to remove. with the empty implant and it wadding up, you may feel more discomfort from the bag and its corners. It is easiest to remove and replace, then deflate and later remove and replace in many women.
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May 9, 2023
Answer: Saline implants Yes, you can have your saline implants deflated in the office. As you stated this will give you some time to see how much the skin retracts on its own as how you feel about the size without the volume from your implants. You will want to eventually get the capsules out even if you decide not to do any further surgery.
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May 9, 2023
Answer: Saline implants Yes, you can have your saline implants deflated in the office. As you stated this will give you some time to see how much the skin retracts on its own as how you feel about the size without the volume from your implants. You will want to eventually get the capsules out even if you decide not to do any further surgery.
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