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A 64-year-old female asked:

Should a complex capsulectomy with replacement of ruptured breast implants be performed in an outpatient setting?

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Dr. Troy Reyna
Dr. Troy Reynaanswered
Pediatric Surgery 46 years experience
Depends : A lot depends on one's pain threshold . I would say yes.
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Dr. Maurice Sherman
Dr. Maurice Shermananswered
Plastic Surgery 56 years experience
Certainly yes unless: A complex capsulectony is done routinely as on an out-patient basis, even if drains are placed. An infection necessitating IV antibiotics might be a reason for hospitilization.
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