The wound will be closed using either steri-strips (which should come off after 5 days) or dissolvable stitches (which will disappear after 7-10 days). You will have a small scar once this has healed.
You might be a little sore once the anesthesia wears off. Your arm may swell a little. There could be some bruising in the area that might last a couple weeks. But generally, you should feel fine after they remove your implant.
Local anesthetic (lidocaine) will be used, and a small incision made through which to remove the rod. No stitches are required, but instead sterile tape strips will be used to close the small incision.
Overall, you should feel completely normal after getting your implant taken out. Your arm may feel tender or swollen around where the implant was for a few days. It may look bruised for a week or two. Your doctor or nurse will tell you how to wash and take care of your skin for a couple of days after removal.
Remove the pressure bandage after 24 hours. Keep the area dry. Keep an adhesive bandage on the site for 3 to 5 days after the procedure.
You should be careful when removing the bandage not to peel plasters off accidentally. Any plasters should ideally stay in place for another 3-4 days to help the wound heal neatly and quickly. After that, soak off plasters in the shower or bath.
You will need to abstain from sex or use a back-up method, like a condom, for 7 days after the procedure. This gives the implant time to start working properly.
As we mentioned, breast implant removal is a major surgery. As such, you'll likely have to be put under either a local or general anesthesia. With anesthesia, there come potential complications.
Some women gain weight while using the implant and lose weight when it's removed, while others might experience the opposite effect.
After implant insertion
You may experience a little discomfort once the local anaesthetic wears off. Please take pain relief e,g, Paracetamol as required. You can carry out all normal activities. The area around the implant may be bruised and tender for upto a week.
STITCHES: After the implant is placed in the bone, it is covered with gum to allow healing. Dissolvable stitches are generally placed. If you have black stitches placed, they should be removed in 7 to 10 days.
Typically, sutures would be ideally removed 8-12 days after placement. Resorbable sutures offer the advantage that they may not be removed.
Frequently, the stitches for these procedures are NOT dissolvable. We need additional time for the wound to heal to protect the underlying implant or graft. The stitches will need to remain in the wound for up to four weeks.
After your explant surgery, you should sleep on your back for eight to 12 weeks post-op. Sleeping in this position eliminates the risk of excessive pressure damaging your incisions while they should be healing. It also puts your breasts in the best possible position for healing quickly and effectively.
A study of 100 patients concluded that 89% of patients who had capsulectomy and implant removal had symptom improvement within 3 months of surgery. These symptoms included cognitive problems, fatigue, burning pain in the breast and chest wall, dry eyes, anxiety, and joint pain.
The pain after breast implant removal can be very minimal. You will likely be able to resume your normal activities right after your procedure. This is a procedure that is not as invasive as an actual enhancement.
Women may have minor discomfort and some bruising following NEXPLANON removal. Similar to when you get NEXPLANON, you will want to wear your pressure bandage for a full 24 hours, then an adhesive bandage for 3-5 days. For complete removal care instructions, you may get details by following the link below.
It's possible to experience depression or other changes in mood (also known as “mood swings”) from Nexplanon use. Depression and mood changes were not commonly reported side effects in clinical trials. However, it's still important that you're aware of the risks of these side effects before you start using Nexplanon.
You might be uncomfortable over the wound site for a day or so but can expect to be able to do normal activities including driving. You should avoid swimming or sports where your arm may be grabbed or knocked into for a few days. It is very common to have bruising around the implant after insertion or removal.
Please ensure that you do not have unprotected intercourse 7 days before having your implant removed. It is important that you discuss future contraception prior to the implant removal. If you have had intercourse 7 days prior to your implant removal appointment, please re-arrange your appointment.
If it's fitted before day 21 after the birth, you'll be immediately protected against becoming pregnant. If it's fitted on or after day 21, you'll need to use additional contraception (such as condoms) for the next 7 days. It's safe to use the implant while you're breastfeeding.
Post Removal Care
Post removal, the medical practitioner puts up an elastic bandage to be worn for 24 hours. It is important to keep the pressure dressing dry. The dressing is removed after 24 hours, and a bandage is put, which is to be kept for at least 3-5 days.