DR. KHAN'S CORNER

FAQs with Dr. Khan Week 6

Questions this week: 1. When will I get my post-op instructions? 2. Am I allowed to stay alone after surgery? 3. Can I sleep on my stomach after surgery? If not, how soon before I can? 4. When can I drive? 5. How long before I can fly or drive back home? 6. When can I return to work? 7. When can I resume normal exercise or activities? 8. When can I swim or bathe, submerge myself in water? 9. When can I have intercourse? 10. What is the average recovery time frame? 11. Can I lift anything heavy right after surgery? 12. How many times will I need to see you after surgery and how often?

FAQs with Dr. Khan Week 7

Questions this week: What should I look for in my plastic surgeon prior to explant? Do you do lifts at the time of explant, even if the patient really wants a lift? Do you bill private medical insurance? What testing or labs are performed during my surgery? Do you test for BIA-ALCL?

FAQs with Dr. Khan Week 8

Questions this week: Will I need any medications prior to surgery? What medications should I have stocked at home prior to surgery? How do you feel about taking arnica/what is it? Will I need any medications after surgery? Are there any medications/supplements I need to avoid pre-op or post-op? Do you provide anti-nausea medication if needed?

FAQs with Dr. Khan Week 9

Questions this week: 1. Will you be taking any pictures or videos during the procedure, pre-op and/or post-op? 2. Am I able to review photos of previous explant procedures before my surgery? 3. Can I request that my entire surgery be videoed? 4. Are any of my photos or videos placed on social media? 5. Am I able to get a copy of all of my medical records including photos or videos?

FAQs with Dr. Khan Week 10

Questions this week: 1. Why do some women bruise after surgery and others do not? Why not just in the breast area? 2. Thoughts on post op ultrasound therapy after explant? 3. Choices for bilateral mastectomy patients after explant? 4. What is Fat Necrosis? 5. What is chronic inflammation?

FAQs with Dr. Khan Week 11

Questions this week: 1. Will all women get BII? 2. Even if I feel fine, do you still recommend I take my implants out? How will I benefit from removing them? 3. Itchy skin on the neck a symptom? 4. What do you do with the excess skin after implant removal? 5. Am I able to take my implants home with me?

FAQs with Dr. Khan Week 12

Questions this week: 1. Are you a board certified plastic surgeon? 2. Do you augment/put in implants or explant only? 3. What type of facility will my surgery be performed at? 4. How long will my surgery take? 5. Is your goal to remove all of the capsule tissue from my chest?

FAQs with Dr. Khan Week 13

Questions this week: 1. What type of garment do I need for after surgery? 2. How long will I need to wear this garment for? 3. Can I exercise or lift anything heavy after surgery? 4. How many times will I need to see you after surgery and how often? 5. I have seen some photos where the natural breast seems to sit above the crease? Is this normal and is this because they had very little tissue or no natural crease to begin with?

FAQs with Dr. Khan Week 14

Questions this week: 1. Can you give some examples of average time frames for healing from right out of surgery to 1 year? 2. If someone is fit and very active prior to explant do they tend to recover quickly? 3. How long should you sleep with a bra after explanting? 4. What’s a silent rupture?

FAQs with Dr. Khan Week 15

Questions this week: 1. Who is more prone to getting BII? Does having a personal or family history of an autoimmune disease make me more susceptible to BII? 2. Can replacing my implants help with BII? 3. Are saline implants less likely to cause BII? 4. How long does it take to recover from BII?

FAQs with Dr. Khan Week 16

Questions this week: 1. What do surgeons do with the capsule if the patient were getting their implants replaced? 2. If I am trying to decide if I want to get breast implants for the first time or replace my current implants with new ones. Are there any risk factors for developing breast implant illness that I should know about? 3. What is free silicone? What are we supposed to do if we have free silicone? 4. How do you find out if there is silicone poisoning in our bodies? 5. How can I report problems I’m having with my breast implants to the FDA? 6. Where can I connect with other people who are interested in health conditions linked to breast implants and find support?

FAQs with Dr. Khan Week 17

Questions this week: 1. Are gummy bear implants safer? 2. Are there any options of implants that are safe? 3. Are breast implants linked to anxiety? 4. How can I prepare my body for explant? 5. How can I prepare my mind for explant?

FAQs with Dr. Khan Week 18

Questions this week: 1. What are the metal clips used for in breast implants and why do you remove them? 2. If my surgeon isn’t willing to take a video of the inside of my chest cavity to show the entire capsule has been removed, what should I do? 3. Is capsulectomy possible through an areola incision? 4. Does an intrauterine device cause the same problems that breast implants do since they’re made of silicone? 5. Do hip and knee implants cause the same problems as breast implants?

FAQs with Dr. Khan Week 19

Questions this week: 1. How soon do capsules form after breast augmentation? 2. Can I get needle deflation before deciding whether to remove or replace my implants? 3. Do breasts go back to normal after implant removal? 4. What criteria is required to have my surgery in an ambulatory surgery center vs a hospital?

FAQs with Dr. Khan Week 20

Questions this week: 1. Is it safe to fly before and after explant? 2. The body has natural detoxing ability so why do you need to remove all the tissue? 3. Can breast implants cause bad allergies? 4. Can breast implants cause Hashimotos?

FAQs with Dr. Khan Week 21 (Part 1)

Questions this week: 1. Is there a test that can be done to determine if residual capsule has been left behind vs having to have exploratory surgery? 2. Can you test for silicone toxicity? 3. What are the dark/black spots I see in your videos on Instagram/Facebook? 4. What will happen to breast implants after 30 years?

FAQs with Dr. Khan Week 21 (Part 2)

Questions this week: 1. Is fat transfer a safe alternative? 2. Do you recommend DIEP flap procedure? 3. Is there a healthy alternative to breast implants? 4. How soon after removal will I see improved symptoms?

FAQs with Dr. Khan Week 22

Questions this week: 1. Will fascia grow back/regenerate? 2. Are there any physical limitations post-op due to removal of the fascia? 3. Do you touch the muscle in terms of repair or just remove the inflamed tissue? 4. Do you repair any muscle from the initial implants surgery?

FAQs with Dr. Khan Week 23

Questions this week: 1. How long should you be off work after surgery if your job is very physical? 2. Regarding blood clotting, is it safe to fly home post operation? 3. Is there any age limit for explant? 4. Do you have to exchange your implants every 10 years?

FAQs with Dr. Khan Week 24

Questions this week: 1. Tell us how you make incision? 2. Location of incision? 3. Length of incision? 4. Why do you make incision in this location?

FAQs with Dr. Khan Week 25

Questions this week: 1. Does having implants over the muscle make a difference in where the incision is made? 2. How would you make incision if you were working around transflap muscles? 3. Would you recommend a mammogram with capsular contracture? Or is it best practice to wait until the implants are removed? 4. How long does it take for breasts to settle after implant removal?

FAQs with Dr. Khan Week 26

Questions this week: 1. I’ve had my implants for 23 years, how do I know if I need to have them removed? My mammogram has been normal. 2. Will getting a mammogram affect my implants? 3. Does a mammogram show a ruptured implant? 4. Can I do a self monthly exam with implants?

FAQs with Dr. Khan Week 27

Questions this week: 1. What is twilight anesthesia? Will I be completely asleep for surgery? 2. In regard to anesthesia, what medications are typically used—medication allergy depending? 3. What type of suture do you use? 4. Do they dissolve? How long until the sutures dissolve?

FAQs with Dr. Khan Week 28

Questions this week: 1. What do you mean by t-Tex arms? Do I have full range of motion? 2. Could you address some safe ways to avoid developing frozen shoulders while maintaining your recommended t-rex arms? 3. A patient has concerns that she is a bit overweight and wanted to try to lose some weight prior to surgery. Is it necessary to lose weight and be in better shape prior to surgery?

FAQs with Dr. Khan Week 29

Questions this week: 1. Is physical therapy recommended after surgery to regain muscle? 2. How soon after surgery can I start massage therapy? 3. What is cupping and when should I start that after surgery? 4. Can cryotherapy help speed recovery? If not, is there anything else that can?

FAQs with Dr. Khan Week 30

Questions this week: 1. Are you certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery? 2. Were you trained specifically in the field of plastic surgery? 3. What specific training do you have in breast implant revision techniques? 4. How many years of plastic surgery training have you had?

FAQs with Dr. Khan Week 31

Questions this week: 1. How long of a recovery period can I expect, and what kind of help will I need during my recovery? 2. What are the risks and complications associated with my procedure? 3. How are complications handled? 4. How can I expect my breast implant removal procedure to look over time?

FAQs with Dr. Khan Week 32

Questions this week: 1. Do you perform fat grafting as an option after implant removal? 2. Do you repair the pectoral muscle? 3. Do you do a breast lift at the same time as implant removal? 4. Do you perform a lift after if I am unhappy with my results?

33. Surgical Prep 101: Medications and Recovery Insights

Questions this week:
1. Will I receive antibiotics during the surgery? What kind will be used and how will they affect me?
2. Will I receive any other medications such as an anti-nausea medication?
3. What medications will be prescribed for pain? If any?
4. Can I use marijuana after surgery?
5. When can I resume my supplements after surgery?
6. Should I stop my supplements/medications before surgery?

35. Understanding Breast Implant Health: Risks and Factors

Questions this week:
1. Can certain medical conditions or autoimmune disorders heighten the risk of BII?
2. Can allergies or sensitivities play a role in predisposing individuals to BII?
3. Can smoking or alcohol consumption impact the risk of complications with breast implants?
4. What role does mental health and stress play in predisposing individuals with breast implant-related issues?
5. Can medications or supplements affect the likelihood of experiencing adverse reactions to breast implants?