What is an explant surgery?

What is an explant surgery?

Explant Surgery The goal of breast implant removal surgery is to remove breast implants and any scar tissue that formed around the implants.

How painful is explant surgery?

How Painful Is Breast Implant Removal? Breast implant removal is typically performed while you are fully asleep under general anesthesia, so you should not feel a thing during the actual surgery. During recovery, however, it is normal to feel some soreness and discomfort for about a week.

What happens when you explant?

What Happens During Breast Explant Surgery? During breast explant surgery, also called breast implant removal, Tim Sayed removes the implants and typically removes the tissue layer, called a capsule, that forms around the implants.

How long is recovery from explant surgery?

Recovery and Outlook For the first one to two weeks after surgery, you will need to avoid some of your usual activities, such as driving. During recovery, you will need to limit strenuous activity and heavy lifting. Many people have tenderness or soreness for up to six weeks.