However, some patients have systemic symptoms caused by implants in the body, which they call breast implant illness (BII) [2]. In order to treat the BII, some doctors remove the implants, and some doctors not only remove the implants, but also remove the capsule completely. At present, ...
Explant surgery in Jupiter & Miami removes breast implants for women experiencing symptoms of implant illness.
More women are reporting symptoms like fatigue and pain that they believe are related to their implants. But doctors are divided on whether BII really exists.
Key complications include reoperation, implant removal with or without replacement, implant rupture with silicone-filled implants, implant deflation with saline-filled implants, and capsular contracture (severe scar tissue around the implant). Other complications include breast pain, swelling, asymmetry, wr...
2. Removal of BREAST IMPLANTs For a patient who has had an implant(s) placed for reconstructive or cosmetic purposes, Medicare considers treatment of any one or more of the following conditions to be medically necessary: • Broken or failed implant • Infection • Implant extrusion • Sil...
The removal of cells in fluid or tissue from a mass or cyst using a needle for microscopic examination and diagnosis. Benign Not malignant, noncancerous. Biopsy A procedure in which suspicious tissue is removed and examined by a pathologist for cancer or other disease. For breast biopsies, the...
Breast implants are not lifetime devices and breast implantation may not be a one-time surgery. The most common complications for breast augmentation with MemoryGel™ Implants include any reoperation, capsular contracture, nipple sensation changes, and implant removal with or without replacement. The...
Breast implant removalis a sensitive procedure, both emotionally and physically. As experts in breast revision and restoration surgery, the plastic surgeons at Southwest Breast and Aesthetics are uniquely qualified to provide you with compassionate care through your breast implant removal. They also have...
Studies have confirmed that women have an overall higher risk of suicide after getting breast implants. Loren Lipworth, ScD helped to conduct the study. “It appeared there was no excess risk of suicide in the first 10 years after receiving a breast implant, but after that, the risk went ...
These techniques can involve breast implants, autologous tissue, or both. Implant based techniquesare a simple and effective method of breast reconstruction, but they may not be suitable for all patients, particularly those who need or have had radiotherapy. Autologous methods in contrast are more ...