Breast Implant Removal - Does Scar Capsule Need to Be Removed?

asked 1 year ago by Brooklet in Brooklet, GA
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Tags: scar tissue

I just had my implants put in a week ago. I am scheduled to have them removed in 2 weeks. Will it be necessary to remove the scar capsule since it has been such a short time since they were inserted? What are the benefits of removing the scar capsule?

8 answers to Breast Implant Removal - Does Scar Capsule Need to Be Removed?

Capsulectomy with Breast Implant Removal?

Thank you for the question. If your breasts implant capsules are soft and asymptomatic, there are no benefits to having them removed. Best wishes.

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Removal of breast implants and other procedures

Since it's only been 3 weeks since your surgery, I don't think you'll need capsule removal. However, it's hard to say without actually seeing you in person.

Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

Breast implant removal and capsulectomy

With such a limited amount of time being in place, it is my opinion you would not benefit from a capsulectomy or en bloc removal of the capsule/

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Explantation Breast Implant

Breast implant capsule start to form in 4-6 weeks. If there is capsule then IT SHOULD BE REMOVED. The body does not absorb it always, and can fill with fluid. (many reports in the literature) You are too early and probably do not have a well developed capsule, so you do not need that. Follow you Physician"s advise

Samir Shureih, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

Removing breast implants

With your implants in such a short time, there is really no great reason to remove the scar capsules. You should heal just fine with them still in place.

Carmen Kavali, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Breast Capsules and Implant Removal

If you have having your implants removed and it is only because you are unhappy with them then removal of the breast capsule is not necessary. The body will simply dissolve the capsule. Dr. ES

Earl Stephenson Jr., MD, DDS
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Re: Breast implant removal - does scar capsule need to be removed?

It is unfortunate that you are having to have your implants removed just after having undergone the surgery, but it is totally unnecessary to remove whatever capsule may have formed in your short post operative time frame. Even after years, you only need to remove a small portion of the capsule and the body seals the potential dead space nicely. I also have never had the need to use drains.