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Danette
one year ago
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Danette

I had a breast augmentation almost 30 years ago. The implants are a mess & are totally encased. Can these be removed & new implants put in?

Procedure: Breast Augmentation
Location: Clinton, IL

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Rahul Vemula
ASPS Surgeon
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Yes this is a common operation that is performed. Please see a board certified plastic surgeon who routinely performs cosmetic breast surgery in order to receive the highest quality of care.

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Alfred Antonetti
ASPS Surgeon

Yes, they can. What you need to do is consult with an ABPS certified or eligible surgeon close to your home. there are a number of things that you may require and they will be able to explain all of it to you.

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Francisco Bucio
ASPS Int. Surgeon

Hi Danette

Of course you can have it replaced but, after 30 years you may need an additional procedure like a breast lift. It can be discussed on consultation.

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Daniel Allan

"Mess" is not very specific. "Totally encased" suggests capsule contracture and possibly implant rupture and leakage of silicon gel (if they were silicon gel-filled implants). Without knowing any more and not seeing you, it it probable that the implants and the capsules will need to be removed, and new implants placed in a sub-muscular position. This is a bigger operation than the original augmentation, and you are 30 years older, so recovery will be slower, but this should still be an out-patient procedure. See a board-certified plastic surgeon with experience.

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Baruch Jacobs
ASPS Surgeon

Of course you can. However, it does sound like you have a severe capsular contracture, and the capsules would also need to be removed.

I recommend that you see a board-certified plastic surgeon so he can evaluate you and discuss what needs to be done.

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Tanongsak Panyawirunroj
ASPS Int. Surgeon
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Yes, You should revised breast implant with or without breast lift up to your currently breast tissue condition. Please visit your surgeon in-person for evaluation.

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