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Do Textured Breast Implants Increase Risk of Breast Cancer? Breast Explant Surgery
Aqua Plastic Surgery posted on August 8, 2022
Textured breast implants are linked to a type of immune system cancer. Breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma, or BIA-ALCL, is a type of cancer that can develop around textured breast implants. The disease may cause breast pain, uneven breasts, armpit or breast lumps, increase in breast size, skin rash, breast hardening and fluid collection… Continue reading →
Continue reading →Can I Have Breast Implant Removal and Breast Lift Together?
Aqua Plastic Surgery posted on May 8, 2022
Part of breast explant surgery, or breast implant removal, is addressing changes in skin laxity and reshaping the breast tissue. Elevating the breasts may be needed if you are not replacing your breast implants because your skin stretches to accommodate the new size after breast enhancement. The breasts may droop or sag when implants are… Continue reading →
Continue reading →Reasons Women Are Unhappy With Their Breast Implants
Aqua Plastic Surgery posted on November 9, 2021
Most women are satisfied with their bust after breast augmentation with breast implants, but a few struggle with painful symptoms and asymmetrical results. Dr. Rankin and Dr. Vibhakar perform the En Bloc and breast explant procedures to remove breast implants for women who are no longer happy with their results.
Continue reading →How to Get Ready for Your Breast Explant Consultation
Aqua Plastic Surgery posted on August 11, 2021
The first step for any woman who is contemplating removing her breast implants is to meet with a surgeon to discuss breast explant surgery. Whether you are concerned about a faulty implant leaking in the body, or just no longer care for the way the implants look in your body, a breast explant surgeon can… Continue reading →
Continue reading →Facts About Breast Explant Surgery
Aqua Plastic Surgery posted on January 17, 2021
A breast explant procedure involves removal of breast implants while maintaining a natural body profile. It is major surgery, and typically more complex than the original placement. That is because scar tissue forms after most surgical procedures. Experienced plastic surgeons Dr. David Rankin and Dr. Dev Vibhakar have performed hundreds of breast explant surgeries for… Continue reading →
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