I had breast implant revision 6/10/18 My recover was normal. My skin/incision completely healed. After about 4 1/2 months a “white” spot appeared at my incision. My PS removed a suture/stitch. The hole never healed. Implant began to shove out of my wound. PS did a revision Then the implant ripped the stitches and the incision open. 11/29/18 the implant was removed as I had been getting worse instead of getting better. 29 over 5 ½ months post-op. later. How long do I wait to get a new implant?
Answer: Complications I'm sorry to hear of the complications from your surgery. Typically it is recommended to wait 6 months from the time of explant before replacing the implant. Each case is unique however, and your surgeon is the best one to advise what is best for you. You will want to wait until you are fully healed to minimize the risk of complications in the future.
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Answer: Complications I'm sorry to hear of the complications from your surgery. Typically it is recommended to wait 6 months from the time of explant before replacing the implant. Each case is unique however, and your surgeon is the best one to advise what is best for you. You will want to wait until you are fully healed to minimize the risk of complications in the future.
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December 16, 2018
Answer: How long should I wait after a breast implant has been removed before I can get a new breast Implant? (Photo) Sorry to heat about your unfortunate complication. Each situation is unique and a new implant can only be placed when the tissue is sufficiently healed and ready to accept a new one. This is an entirely clinical judgement and there is no timeline that can really be given by the online community. At 6 months you can certainly start considering it but your surgeon would be the one to make the final call. I'd suggest booking an appointment with your surgeon to be examined and have your question answered based on what is seen at that time. Hope that helps!
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December 16, 2018
Answer: How long should I wait after a breast implant has been removed before I can get a new breast Implant? (Photo) Sorry to heat about your unfortunate complication. Each situation is unique and a new implant can only be placed when the tissue is sufficiently healed and ready to accept a new one. This is an entirely clinical judgement and there is no timeline that can really be given by the online community. At 6 months you can certainly start considering it but your surgeon would be the one to make the final call. I'd suggest booking an appointment with your surgeon to be examined and have your question answered based on what is seen at that time. Hope that helps!
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December 4, 2018
Answer: Replacement after infection and explant Patients should allow for six months symptoms free with complete healing documented before considering re-implantation. If undertaken too soon, you risk recurrent infection necessitating removal once again.As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).
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December 4, 2018
Answer: Replacement after infection and explant Patients should allow for six months symptoms free with complete healing documented before considering re-implantation. If undertaken too soon, you risk recurrent infection necessitating removal once again.As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).
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December 4, 2018
Answer: Exposed breast implant If this is the way your breast currently looks I would have this addressed as soon as possible. It appears to be an exposed implant that could develop into an infection if not already. This should be addressed sooner rather than later.
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December 4, 2018
Answer: Exposed breast implant If this is the way your breast currently looks I would have this addressed as soon as possible. It appears to be an exposed implant that could develop into an infection if not already. This should be addressed sooner rather than later.
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December 4, 2018
Answer: Implant Extrusion This is not a good situation. Your body had a foreign body and it got infected, that's why the wound opened up. Unless the surgeon irrigated thoroughly, put in a drain, and removed it when it was dry, there is possibly still infection in there. I would wait at least a year, if not 2. If you re-augment too soon, the same thing will for sure occur.
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December 4, 2018
Answer: Implant Extrusion This is not a good situation. Your body had a foreign body and it got infected, that's why the wound opened up. Unless the surgeon irrigated thoroughly, put in a drain, and removed it when it was dry, there is possibly still infection in there. I would wait at least a year, if not 2. If you re-augment too soon, the same thing will for sure occur.
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