Implant - existing implant or swat the old one for a new one?

September 22, 2022
Asked By:katiebianchi in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

When you have a revision to change the placement from under the muscle to over due to animation deformity should the surgeon use the existing implant or swat the old one for a new one?

Answers (2)

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October 6, 2022

Answer: Implants

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 24, 2022

Answer: Revision surgery

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 24, 2022

Answer: Revision surgery

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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