What does it mean if months after explant (behind the muscle ) & enbloc, it feels hard in the top front pectorial muscle and the side ofn he breast is numb?
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February 3, 2022
Answer: Hardening after explant - what does it mean?
First, en bloc surgery is for cancer surgery only and not just removing capsules. Second, if you surgeon requests that you wait 2 weeks, then please wait two weeks.
Frist, en bloc surgery is used only for cancer patients. For non cancer surgery, other terms and procedures are used. Secondly, sometimes it is too risky to remove all of the capsules, especially on the posterior side. Trying to remove all the capsule in this area could enter into the chamber of...
Breast implants over time tend to thin tissues and create more droop. In addition, the age of the implant tends to cause a decrease in size and additional droop. The implants can always be removed and a 3 to 6 month wait period observed to determine if any other procedure is necessary or the...
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