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How long after explant can I have a mammogram?

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Nivea87Feb 14, 2017
I am 30 years old, almost 6 months post explant with capsule removal. I am getting scheduled for a mammagram in the near future.. is this safe/okay?

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Dr. Tahira Prendergast, MD, FACS
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Dr. Jeanette Padgett, MD, FACS
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Dr. Gary L. Ross, MBChB, FRCS
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Dr. Camille Cash, MD
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Dr. Diana L. Elias, MD (retired)
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Camille Cash, MD

It is safe to leave the drained implants in place for 4-6 weeks as long as there are no apparent issues prior. This is done for several reasons, such as women waiting to have the explant until after conclusion of breastfeeding, and situations such as yours. I encourage you to discuss your...

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Emily B. McLaughlin, MD, FACS

I am sorry you are struggling with this. You were right to first go to the surgeon that did your augmentation. I think most Plastic Surgeons would agree that an opportunity to address their patient's concerns and dissatisfaction is always the best. To remove the implants is not really the...

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Raymond A. Capone, Jr., MD

Thank you for your question.  If your "encapsulation" is indeed slight, and your capsule ultimately appears normal at surgery, a total capsulectomy is not necessary and there is no need for general anesthesia.  Saline filled implants are easily removed through short incisions in the...

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Gary L. Ross, MBChB, FRCS

It is best to ask your PS as every PS will have different regimes and your PS will know what has been done. I personally only wrap for a week if needed. 

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Camille Cash, MD

I'm sorry to hear of the health struggles you are experiencing. There is no way to say whether or not these symptoms are related to your implants based on the information given. Having the implants removed should improve your symptoms if they are the cause. I encourage you to discuss your...

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Camille Cash, MD

Pricing varies by surgeon and region. If the procedure is performed in a hospital versus a surgery center the facility fees may be higher. If the capsules are thickened or causing issues it is typically recommended to remove them with the implants. If they are not, then it is an option to...

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