Can you tell me about breast implant removal?

Question

Following breast implant removal, is it normal to have dents in the breast tissuee?

Answer 1

Breast implant: Removal is surgical procedure that usually is performed under anesthesia. If the procedure is just to remove implants, the procedure is rather short. If however, it is due to a complication such as capsular contracture or implant rupture, the procedure may be more involved. If the implants are large, the skin may be stretched out and a breast lift may be needed to repair any droop that occurs.

Answer 2

No: Removal of implant is easier than putting in implant.Any surgery is risky.

Answer 3

No: This procedure is considered a low risk procedure. Like any other surgical intervention your overall health and other underlying medical conditions may affect the risk of the surgery. It is advisable to consult a plastic and reconstructive surgeon to perform this procedure.

Answer 4

Simple or ruptured?: It depends on your unique circumstances. If you have an uncomplicated saline implant, implant removal can be quite simple and carried out under local anesthesia. If you have a "generation 2" silicone implant that has been ruptures and neglected for several years, removal can be considerably more complicated.

Answer 5

Minimally: Generally speaking, removal of breast implants is a very well tolerated procedure associated with minimal discomfort and minimal recovery time. Compared to most other procedures performed, it is associated with less risk. Your plastic surgeon will be able to be more precise/specific depending on your specific situation. Best wishes.

Answer 6

Not at all: Short simple operation... Can even be done under local anesthesia.

Answer 7

Few: For women where there is no capsular contracture, implant removal is a simple, out patient procedure with an easy recovery. If the situation is more complex, with capsule tissue that is firm or calcified - a capsulectomy may be needed. For women with a lot of loose skin, a breast lift may be recommended. These would both add to the recovery time, but neither is considered "high-risk".

Answer 8

Several Months.: No surgical procedure, the matter how “minor” is complication free. Complications such as infection, bleeding, fluid accumulation (seroma), unsatisfactory skin redraping, contour irregularities (such as inversion of the nipple/areola complex), dissatisfaction with breast size or position may all arise. Sometimes, additional surgeries such as breast lift and may also be necessary.

Answer 9

Will range with size: The risks of implant removal range with the size of the implant as well as the material and the extent of rupture. Excessively large implants may leave the breast with a sagging or involuted appearance that may benefit from a simultaneous lift. Glandular resection and removals of effected nerves and muscle may be required in cases of extensive rupture. Otherwise, risks are comparable to any surge.

Answer 10

Depends: There are the normal risks of surgery with general anesthesia. The degree of "droop"in the breasts may be variable after surgery and you may need additional surgery to lift the breast or place new implants.

Answer 11

It can be.: If your implants are older silicone and have leaked or ruptured, there may be significant scar tissue or encapsulation to remove, and this can indeed be extensive surgery. If your implants are in tact, (either saline or silicone filled) with little surrounding scar tissue, their removal may be far more simple. You should consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to be properly evaluated.

Answer 12

No: Breast implant removal is a simple procedure that can be done with a little local anesthesia. If you need breast reshaping and/or lifting, you would need a bit more anesthesia and surgery.

Answer 13

Not necessarily: Removing breast implants is not a major surgery, however, you may require additional surgery to address loose skin that may remain. This will depend on how long the implants have been in and how large they are.

Answer 14

Can be: Simply removing implants when the breasts are asymptomatic is quick and easy often taking less than 15 minutes to perform. If implant capsules need to be removed the surgery can be considerably longer and more complicated.

Answer 15

Ruptured or not.: Removal of an uncomplicated saline or silicone implant can be simple and performed under a straight local anesthetic if a capsulectomy is not required. Severe capsular contractures, pocket transitions, delayed silicone ruptures, textured implants, etc can present with various clinical pictures that may be significantly more complicated and may require more extensive surgical procedures.

Answer 16

Generally, no: It really depends on the reason for removing the implants. A deflated saline implant is very easy to remove, and replace. Is leaking or broken silicone implant, can be more difficult. It also depends if the patient wishes to have the implants removed, or replaced as well. In general, even replacing them is an easier operation to undergo that the original one.

Answer 17

Surgery for implants: It is major surgery in the sense that you will need to go under anesthesia. However, the procedure usually takes about an hour, and the recovery time should be just a few days. You may or may not have drains which would need to removed 5-6 days later.

Answer 18

Usually Not.: Generally speaking, uncomplicated removal of breast implants tends to be a relatively simple procedure that is well tolerated and associated with less recovery time than initial breast augmentation surgery. However, if the procedure includes removal of ruptured gel implants and/or heavy/thickened breast implant capsule, the procedure can be more complicated and carries increased risks.

Answer 19

Depends: There are the normal risks of surgery with general anesthesia. The degree of "droop"in the breasts may be variable after surgery and you may need additional surgery to lift the breast or place new implants.

Answer 20

Very safe: Removal of breast implants can be done very safely if performed by an qualified plastic surgeon with experience in breast enhancement. The procedure generally involves removal of the implant with/without adjustment of the surrounding scar capsule. A drain is placed and ultimately removed 1-3 days later. Over time, the tissue then shrinks down and usually assumes a very natural appearance.

Answer 21

Very Safe: An intact breast implant practically slides out so there is very little trauma and healing is fast. Often it can be performed under local. If you have a leaking silicone gel implant, especially the 1994, or if the capsule needs to be removed, it may be better under anesthesia.

Answer 22

Minimal risk: Not a terribly difficult surgery with minor risk of infection which will be carefully covered at the time of surgery. You will have a change in contour but hopefully will get rid of the problem for which you want the implant removed. Discuss this with your plastic surgeon doing the removal who will be glad to address any fears you may have.

Answer 23

Ruptured or not?: Removal of an uncomplicated saline or silicone implant can be simple and performed under a straight local anesthetic if a capsulectomy is not required. Severe capsular contractures, pocket transitions, delayed silicone ruptures, textured implants, etc can present with various clinical pictures that may be significantly more complicated and may require more extensive surgical procedures.

Answer 24

This depends: Breast implant removal (for an intact implant) is a relatively simple procedure. Implant removal can usually be performed under local anesthesia in patients that simply desire implant removal. The recovery is also very quick, usually you will go back to normal activity the next day. http://www.dassmd.com/breast-augmentation/breast-augmentation-of-los-angeles.html.

Answer 25

Generally Not.: Generally speaking, breast implant removal is a relatively well tolerated procedure with relatively low risk and significant less “recovery time” compared to initial breast augmentation surgery. If a breast implant has ruptured and/or is associated with thickened breast implant capsule tissue, the complexity of the procedure ( and the potential risk/complications associated with it) is increased.

Answer 26

Safe surgery: Breast implant removal is generally considered a safe and quick surgery. However if a capsular contractures present the surgery will require more time and may require postoperative drainage. Nevertheless surgery has a low complication rate in the right hands. Consult a board-certified plastic surgeon.

Answer 27

Simple: Breast implant removal is simple, and can often be performed under local anesthesia. It is technically easer than the initial placement. It becomes more complicated with ruptured silicone breast implants, or thick capsules. The procedure should be performed by an experienced plastic surgeon in the appropriate setting. The impact of removal, physical and psychological, should be discussed.

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