Robert Whitfield MDAmerica's Breast Implant Illness Expert™

Why the Smallest Explant Scar Is Not Always Best

3 Oct 2026 · 0 min

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Dr. Robert Whitfield explains why the smallest explant scar isn't always best. A slightly longer incision may be necessary for safety and to avoid complications, depending on implant access, prior scars, skin quality, and how much reshaping the procedure requires.

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