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Breast explantation surgery
What is silicone explant?
It is a procedure to remove silicone breast implants.
Who is this indicated for?
It is indicated for women who wish to remove silicone for health or aesthetic reasons.
It may be necessary in cases where certain situations occur:
It may be necessary in cases where certain situations occur:
- Capsular contracture, when the body forms a thick capsule around the implant, which can cause deformities, discomfort, and hardening;
- Implant rupture, which requires replacemen;
- Adjuvant-induced Autoimmune Syndrome (ASIA), which occurs when a person has a predisposition to autoimmune diseases and the implant becomes a trigger for the development of some autoimmune disease;
- Development of Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (ALCL), an extremely rare type of cancer associated with certain types of silicone implants. The treatment involves removing the breast implant and the capsule surrounding it.
How is silicone explant performed?
The surgery is usually performed under general anesthesia, and in some cases, the same incision that was made during the breast implant placement can be used.
Benefits of the procedure
The main benefit of silicone breast implant removal is to prevent or alleviate health issues. For those undergoing the surgery for aesthetic purposes, it allows them to reduce the volume of their breasts.
F.A.Q.
It is natural to experience some skin laxity in the area after silicone breast implant removal. However, there are some procedures that can correct this, such as fat grafting, breast lift (mastopexy), and breast reduction (mamoplasty). These procedures can help correct the skin sagging and provide a more desirable breast appearance.
Yes, it is a safe and easy-to-perform procedure for a licensed plastic surgeon.
If you fit into one of the cases mentioned in “Who is this indicated for,” you can discuss the removal of the implants with your doctor. However, even if you don’t have any symptoms but no longer wish to have breast implants, you can seek a plastic surgeon to perform the explantation and mastoplasty surgery. It is important to regularly monitor your breasts, and if you experience any pain, discomfort or notice any unusual appearance, seek medical attention promptly.
No, the adverse reactions that can be caused by the implants mentioned here involve a series of factors ranging from genetic predispositions to the level of knowledge and care of the responsible surgeon.
Therefore, it is important to undergo the procedure with a trusted plastic surgeon who knows how to evaluate you and interpret your exams correctly to avoid future problems and ensure that the entire surgery is performed in the best possible way.
It is also important for the patient to follow all the medical recommendations given after this procedure.
Therefore, it is important to undergo the procedure with a trusted plastic surgeon who knows how to evaluate you and interpret your exams correctly to avoid future problems and ensure that the entire surgery is performed in the best possible way.
It is also important for the patient to follow all the medical recommendations given after this procedure.
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