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Surgery to Remove Silicone Gel Inplants: What was your experience?

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Jun 13, 2023 | Replies (21)
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@cindy1ann

I had one implant placed after right side mastectomy. It has been in place since early in 2017. No problems yet. However I am concerned about the chance of developing problems(lymphoma) as the implant ages. I get an annual exam. I do not want the imaging test that uses gadolinium as it can cause its own issues with the brain. I am in a holding pattern. If it is replaced how am I to be sure the next one will not have issues down the line? There are worse things than being flat chested.

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hello1234 | @hello1234 | Apr 16, 2022

Hi @cindy1ann Thank you for sharing your feelings about your implant. I agree with you! My original implants were replaced in 2016 and now the same side is ruptured again. I am thinking of removing them and not replacing them this time, but I heard the removal of the implant and capsule is very involved (including drains, recovery time, etc) I am really not looking forward to a surgery like that. I was hoping someone had the implant removal surgery and could tell me about their experience. (I am hoping it's not as bad as I am imagining). Do you know anyone who had their implant removed or have you heard about what's involved?
Thank you again for jumping in to help me!

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