Could my implant removal be the cause of my pain (achy arms, cold sensations in my arms, tight chest, shoulder aches, hands)?

Dear fizzylizzy, As long as you have no issues with your implants, there is no need to remove them. If you have any concerns, I suggest you to consult your plastic surgeon and discuss your issues with him/her.  Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member,...

Dear chakakhan4, it is hard to tell for sure without an examination but generally speaking most plastic surgeons will try to remove capsule in case of capsular contracture or thick capsules. Otherwise pastic surgeons remove implants and leave the capsule inside. If you are considering a...

The recall of Allergan Biocell textured implants applies to implants that are on the shelf.      There is not a recommendation that women who have had these implants placed explant them.   If you believe that you have Allergan implants, you can contact the company to see if...

Dear Celebrated2011, the majority of implant removal patients need one week of downtime. Depending on the work environment (heavy lifting, etc) more time off may be necessary. Patients are encouraged to walk immediately after surgery to avoid blood clots in the legs. Daniel Barrett, MD

The capsule is rarely too thin to remove, it just requires a different conversation because the procedure may be more involved and sacrifice more normal tissue. If the rupture is intracapsular the capsule can simply be opened and the implant and all its contents suctioned out before it spills...

Explant alone leads to high patient dissatisfaction because of the hanging skin envelope and empty appearance.  Most women then have to undergo a lift.  It is better to do both procedures at one time.  The technique I recommend is explantation and lift using The Bellesoma Method.  The imp...