Breast Implant Removal in Dallas

Many years ago silicone breast implants were investigated in regard to autoimmune disorders. However, studies had been with mixed results and are still ongoing to see if breast implants are a causative factor. ALCL is a serious condition related to textured silicone implants. These implants have been removed from the market.

Breast cellulitis is a risk of breast surgeries. Dr. Azouz can help you make an informed decision during your consultation.

Some women experience chronic pain and soreness after breast implant surgeries. There can be many reasons for this, and its best to check with Dr. Azouz through a consultation to determine if the implants are the cause.

Breast implants can get infected years after placement. Breast implant infection is low and the chance of infection decreases after the implants have been in place for months to years.

Breast implants themselves do not cause health problems and are very safe medical devices. Health problems can arise because of the surgery or placement of implants, however.

Breast implant surgery does not stop the effects of gravity, and breast implants can sag over time just like breast tissue. In this case, another procedure may be needed to restore them to a more upright position.

It's estimated that capsular contracture occurs in about 10% of cases. Keep in mind that its normal for the body to form some scar tissue around the implant as a natural response.

Dr. Azouz will provide detailed instructions on how to prepare for your surgery date. Make sure to stop taking blood-thinning medications ahead of your surgery and stop smoking.

Breast implant illness is extremely rare - in fact, the FDA estimates it occurs extremely rarely.

The FDA recommends regular MRI screenings 3 years after your implant procedure and then every 2 years subsequently. This helps check for tears or weaknesses that can lead to rupture.

Breast implant illness is not typically covered by most insurance providers.

There are risks that come with any surgery. A board-certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Azouz can help make sure your procedure is as safe and effective as possible, however.

BIOCELL textured breast implants and tissue expanders have been recalled.PIP (Poly Implant Prothèse) breast implants were made by a company that no longer exists and it is recommended for PIP implants to be removed.

Capsular contracture can occur in different severities, graded I-IV. Grades I and II are usually not noticeable, while Grades III-IV can cause visible distortion of the implants like hardness and displacement.

This depends on the type of implant - if your implants are filled with saline, they will simply deflate and the filling will be safely absorbed by the body. If your implants are filled with silicone, they may not be noticeable since the gel will remain in place within the breast pocket.

Breast implants do not necessarily need to be replaced every 10 years. If they remain in good shape and do not cause problems, you can typically keep them in place.

If capsular contracture is not severe, you can go about your daily life uninterrupted. If its severe, however, youll need to consult Dr. Azouz for a replacement procedure.

Breast implants are not meant to be lifelong medical devices. Dr. Azouz has many patients who have had their implants for many years.

Saline implants are thought to be associated with a lower risk of complications than silicone implants. Dr. Azouz can discuss the best option for you during your consultation.

There is a very low risk of life-threatening complications from breast implants. The risk of death during breast implant surgery is extremely low.

Breast implant removal is a good option if you want to return to your natural breasts. A board-certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Azouz can perform breast implant removal.

This can depend on the type of implant - saline implants will typically deflate which is very noticeable. Silicone implants may need medical screening to check for a leak.

BIA-ALCL can typically be diagnosed with a fluid biopsy but can also be diagnosed at the time of surgery.

This can vary for each patient. Make sure to consult Dr. Azouz and give yourself plenty of time to rest.

According to 2020 statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, breast implant removal costs vary significantly. This can be different based on factors like location, anesthesia, surgeons fees, recovery materials, and more. Dr. Azouz will discuss the fees at the time of consultation.

Capsular contracture usually begins with symptoms like tightness, firmness, soreness, or visible asymmetry.

Breast implant illness comes with many different symptoms like fatigue, joint and muscle pain, low mood, headaches, and hair loss (to name a few). Make sure to consult your plastic surgeon if you begin experiencing unexplained symptoms.

Silicone-reactive disorder can come with symptoms like fatigue, joint pain and swelling, dry eyes and mouth, rash, hair loss, and achiness.

BIA-ALCL seems to be linked to textured implants only.

Implant bottoming is when breast implants hang too low on the chest, usually below the natural breast crease.

Breast implant rupture is extremely rare - it occurs in about 1% of cases of breast augmentation patients. The risk can be higher for revisional augmentations.

Breast implants do not necessarily need to be replaced every 10 years - they should be replaced if you experience rupture or detect any weaknesses that could lead to rupture.

Recovery from breast implant removal is generally very quick. Most patients can return to work a few days after surgery.

Breast implants can last for many years. Dr. Azouz has many patients who have had the same implants in place without problems for over thirty years.

Breast implant removal surgery is routinely an outpatient surgery with Dr. Azouz.