Why Scarring Risks are Lower for Explant Surgery vs. Augmentation Surgery
11 Jul 2023 · 0 min
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Robert Whitfield MD (speaker) explains why scarring risk is typically lower after explant (implant removal) surgery compared with augmentation (implant placement). He attributes differences to genetic predisposition but emphasizes mechanical factors: once the implant is removed there is less pressure, weight, tissue expansion and tension — all of which promote scarring during augmentation.
