How many implants do you order for surgery?

April 20, 2022
Asked By:RRRRRRRRRRRRR in Vancouver, Washington

Is it common for most plastic surgeons to have a back up set of implants? What would happen if one of the implants was to get accidentally contaminated or worse? Would the surgeon have another set so the surgery would be completed in case there was some type of accident? I am going in for replacement soon just want to have idea of what would happen or is this just so rare no need for backup plan?

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May 3, 2022

Answer: Implants

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Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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May 3, 2022

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Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 3, 2023

Answer: Back up plan

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 3, 2023

Answer: Back up plan

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 29, 2022

Answer: Breast implants

Albert Ko, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 29, 2022

Answer: Breast implants

Albert Ko, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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May 19, 2022

Answer: Many surgeons do keep a backup

May 19, 2022

Answer: Many surgeons do keep a backup

April 24, 2022

Answer: Breast implants

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 24, 2022

Answer: Breast implants

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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