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Capsular Contracture Revision and Recovery?

asked 9 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Remus Repta, MD
Question viewed 266 times
Tags: breasts, capsular contracture, capsulotomy, duration, recovery, revision

What is the estimated recovery time for breast augmentations revision surgery due to capsular contracture on both sides?

6 answers to Capsular Contracture Revision and Recovery?

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Recovery for breast augmentation revision

Hello The good news is that the majority of breast augmentation revision surgery have a much shorter and easier recovery than the original augmentation. Most patients whom I have performed full capsulectomy revisions have described only mild discomfort. There is a possibility however that your plastic surgeon may choose to use a drain. This may add a little to the cumbersome component of the recovery. All the best, Dr Repta
Remus Repta, MD

Phoenix Plastic Surgeon

www.aaaplasticsurgery.com

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Recovery time

To answer this question you'd really need to elaborate about exactly what was being done to treat your capsules. Sometimes it's appropriate to simply 'score' the front part of the capsue, sometimes the front of the capsule is removed in its entirety, and sometimes the entire capsule is removed. All of these procedures have their indications and may have different recoveries.
Scott E. Newman, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

www.psurgery.com

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Capsular Contracture

I agree with the other surgeon's description.. capsulotomy and/or capsulectomy - depending on your physical examination. The procedure is not difficult, nor is the recovery. The cost will depend on the surgeon / office you choose.
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

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Capsular contracture surgery recovery time

The recovery time from cutting into the capsule to release the contracting forces (capsulotomy) is a weekend. If the scar tissue is completely removed (capsulectomy), there is usually 5-6 day recovery period. Let your Plastic Surgeon decide the best approach for your contracture. Good luck!
Joseph N. Togba, MD

Oakland Plastic Surgeon
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Capsular Contracture Revision and Recovery

The surgery to either open the capsule to enlarge the space (capsulotomy) or remove the entire capsule (capsulectomy) should require a few days post operative recovery before returning to work. I would like to emphasize that simply scoring the capsule instead of removing it has a high recurrance rate. The only time that I do not remove the capsule is when it is not contracted, and I am simply enlarging the space for a larger implant. Additionally, I send a culture... more
Amy T. Bandy, DO

Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon

www.drbandy.com

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Very short recovery after capsular contracture surgery

Surgical treatment for capsular contracture is capsulotomy, that is cutting the scar tissue( Capsule) all around the implant to allow more space for the implant. Then the breast is much softer. There is minimal discomfort with this procedure and the recovery is very short and you should be able to go back to your normal activity within 2-3 days.
A. H. Nezami, MD

Jacksonville Plastic Surgeon

www.jacksonvillecosmeticsurgery.com

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