What To Know About Breast Implants
- Silicone breast implants are approved for cosmetic implantation in people 22 years and older.
- Breast implants are generally not life time devices and you should expect to have to have another operation on your breasts at some point in your life.
- The FDA recommendation is screening MRIs or Ultrasounds 5 years after the original augmentation and every 2 years after that for silicone implants. The reason for this is because when silicone implants rupture it is often “silent.” The newer generation silicone gels generally do not travel outside the capsule (scar tissue) and therefore are contained within the scar shell. Because of this, it is very difficult for a surgeon or a patient to know if a silicone implant is ruptured.
- Most implant manufacturers recommend exchanging the implants every 10 years. This is based on rupture rates and because silicone implant ruptures are generally hard to detect.
- Breast implant associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma is a rare lymphoma associated with breast implants (mostly textured surface implants). Several textured implants are currently banned from sale in Europe. The FDA is researching this issue currently.
- When an implant is placed under the muscle generally the muscle is not repaired, and the pectoralis muscle begins to shorten over time (window shade). At the time of removal only the top half of the implant is still under the muscle. The muscle itself usually has thinned out and become fibrotic from the pressure of the implant.
- Capsular contracture is when the scar tissue around the implant becomes so tight it starts to deform the implant and the breast. It can be associated with breast pain in addition to the cosmetic deformities. It can occur any time after a breast augmentation.
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Hands down the best surgical experience I have ever had
Hands down the best surgical experience I have ever had, and I have had many! Dr. Rai has an amazing bedside manner & is an incredibly skilled Surgeon. His follow up has been wonderful & I recommend him to anyone needing an En-bloc explant.
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Dr. Rai is an extremely skilled doctor
Dr. Rai is an extremely skilled doctor, a wonderfully kind person and truly cares about each and every patient. I had surgery 3/2/2018 and he called me several times to check on me ( even called me from the airport as he was about to board his plane!) to make sure I was doing well after my surgery. His staff is just as awesome!
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Hands down the most amazing Dr. I have ever met!!!
Hands down the most amazing Dr. I have ever met!!! I was suffering from Breast Implant Illness, and he was very understanding, as this can be a very touchy subject with plastic surgeons. He listened to all my concerns, and was very compassionate. I also had a reduction with implant removal. I am 6 weeks post op and couldn’t be more thrilled with my results!!
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I highly recommended Dr. Rai!!!
Hands down the BEST surgeon I have ever had a procedure done by. Not only is Dr. Rai awesome so is his father, office and hospital staff. From the first day I called to book my apptointment to the last check up I had my experience was nothing but amazing. I promise you will not be disappointed… I highly recommended Dr. Rai!!!
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From the first consultation I immediately felt at ease with him
Dr. Rai removed my implants. From the first consultation I immediately felt at ease with him. He listened to my entire story and provided helpful insight that I had not heard before. His front office staff is very kind and personable. After my initial consult anytime I walked through the front door they immediately knew who I was and greeted me by name.