I went back to surgeon yesterday, I was right 2 dissolvable sutures/stitches did not dissolve again. This time he prescribed me 2 antibiotics n removed. I want to avoid the excessive swelling of a capsule n plan ahead.The suture site was less than 1/4 inch and I had a 13 inch diameter implant put in. With no sedative or anesthesia he made an incision to remove the 700 mentor high profile implant. Also, he said this is the best my implant will look. See pic. What is the protocol for removing an implant?
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Explanation without removal of the entire scar capsule is prone to complications. We always remove the capsule, repair the muscles, and do not see seromas, muscle distortion (unless the muscle cannot be repaired), infection, and interference with cancer detection. The peer reviewed...
Thank you for the question. The answer depends on how the capsule was handled. If it was removed entirely, then the pocket closes in weeks to months. If it was left in place, it can take many months or never close. Discuss with your surgeon.
