Hong Kong (HK) Implant Removal

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Planing on having implant removal procedure in Hong Kong?
Here is some General Information about Hong Kong:

Hong Kong Get in

Hong Kong retains control of its own immigration. The good side of this is that, unlike mainland China, most Western visitors do not need to obtain visas in advance, but the bad side is that a separate visa is required to enter mainland China from Hong Kong. Detailed visa requirements are available from the Immigration Department. Anyone arriving at Hong Kong International Airport and requiring an onward visa for Mainland China, during your stay in Hong Kong, will find a kiosk in the downstairs foyer that issues them. A photo will be required and the staff will be happy to accomodate you.

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Implant Removal in Hong Kong Procedure

According to the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery:
235,000 women had breast augmentation surgery in 2003;
More than 40,000 (1 every 6) had breast implant removal surgeries.

This procedure, known as explantation, can be done to decrease the size or to make room for new implants.

Reasons for Breast Implant Removal
The three most common reasons for breast implant removal are:
• Change of size and shape;
• Implant leakage or rupture; and
• Capsular contracture.

Sometimes, breast implant removal is necessary to treat problems that occur with the implants.

Hong Kong implant removal - Tip of the day:

What is the Promise of Implant Removal?
Plastic surgeons in Hong Kong(HK) offer a variety of breast surgery options to ideal candidates or patients who are unhappy with the shape, size, or appearance of their breasts. It is usually reconstructive but there are medical breakthroughs that address other concerns of the breast including nipple repairs, inverted nipples among others.

Possible problems with implants
• Deflation or rupture
• Shifting
• Wrinkling
• Sagging
• Asymmetry

Problems due to the body`s reaction to the implants
• Bleeding
• Infection
• Diagnosis of breast cancer
• Formation of scar tissue that tightens around the implant (capsular contracture)
• Necrosis, or the formation of dead tissue around the implant, which may prevent wound healing
• Calcium deposits

The procedure
Breast implant removal is done under either general anesthesia or local anesthesia combined with sedation.
The procedure usually takes 30 minutes to an hour and takes place in an outpatient surgical center.
The surgeon removes the implant by either:
• Operating through an incision under the breast; or
• Incision through the nipple.
If the implant is made of saline, doctors may choose to deflate it first to facilitate removal.

Hong Kong implant removal - News update:
Meta-analysis of data from controlled trials has found that in postmenopausal women with breast cancer, aromatase-inhibitor treatment is associated with a statistically significant but small increase in risk of cardiovascular events. The authors note that the aromatase inhibitors are more effective than tamoxifen in the treatment of breast cancer; however reports suggest that they may be associated with a higher cardiovascular risk. This analysis aimed to clarify the risk to benefit balance for these drugs. The authors carried out a comprehensive search, mostly using specialist sources, for long-term (five year) randomised controlled trials of aromatase inhibitors against tamoxifen after surgery in women with breast cancer where data on cardiovascular adverse events were reported. From this data, they derived the event risk-ratios and absolute event rates with the two drug groups. Primary outcome was grade 3 and 4 cardiovascular adverse events. The initial search located ten potentially relevant trials of which 7 (n=19,818) were eligible for the analysis. All had been published in full, and three had subsequent updates. On the primary outcome, there was an increased risk of 0.52% in the aromatase inhibitor arm compared to the tamoxifen arm; a risk ratio of 1.31 (95% CI, 1.07 to 1.60; P =0.007). Thromboembolic events were a secondary outcome, and these were less likely than in the tamoxifen arm (RR, 0.53; 95% CI, 0.42 to 0.65; P <0.0001). The authors conclude that treatment with aromatase inhibitors is associated with a small increase in risk of cardiovascular adverse events - while this is statistically significant, the number needed to harm is around 160 to 180. It may be balanced by a reduced risk of thromboembolic events. More...

Average costs in Hong Kong
Breast implant removal usually costs between $1,000 and $4,000.

Recovery
Initial recovery from breast implant removal surgery is usually quick, with many patients returning to everyday activity within a few days, and full activity within two to three weeks.
Full recovery often takes a few months. For the first few days after breast implant removal, there may be mild discomfort, swelling and bruising.

Complications
Some uncommon (though possible) complications include:
• Loss of nipple sensation;
• Scarring;
• Bleeding; and
• Loose skin.

Removal of Large Breast Implants
Occasionally, women who opt for removal of large breast implants, especially those that are inserted on top of the muscle and under the breast glands, are left with major cosmetic deformity in their breasts if they opt to not replace the breast implants or have further cosmetic surgery.

Tissue atrophy and chest wall deformity often result from breast implant removal. Breasts may also be smaller than they were before the implants because of hormone changes or weight loss. Sagging may also become more apparent after breast implant removal.

Emotional Effects
Some women suffer from psychological distress after breast implant removal.
It is normal to feel some sadness.

If psychological symptoms last a reasonable amount of time after breast implant removal, the patient should seek professional help.

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