I am Day 3 post explant of PIP ruptured implants and the capsular. My left breast is numb around the outer area. Still have feeling everywhere else including the nipple Is this normal? Could it be the bra is bound to tight? Any help highly appreciated. My follow up isn't until Tuesday 22nd 5 days time.
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August 19, 2017
Answer: My left breast is numb after explant, is this normal?
Breast implant removal should be performed with complete en bloc capsulectomy without lift. The capsule should not be left in place or the space will not heal. In patients that believe that their implants are causing them illness, leaving the capsule behind will not result in any improvement i...
If you are simply removing the implants and no capsule tissue, then it is very easy to do under local. If however you are having the capsule removed at the same time (which is standard of care in my practice), local would be painful for you to tolerate. Drains are usually used when the capsule...
Hello longviewmer The removal of breast implants that have been placed either for cosmetic or reconstructive purposes is a surgical operation. Breast implant removal may be performed as a single surgical procedure or combined with additional procedures, as follows:
Simple breast implant r...