Is breast implant illness real? I’ve been experiencing symptoms related to breast implant Illness. All my bloodwork and tests have come back negative. I do not have an autoimmune disease. I do not drink alcohol. I am an active and healthy individual. Some days I feel great but others I am experiencing extreme fatigue and muscle weakness. I am trying to rule everything out. Can stress or depression cause physical symptoms like dark puffy bloodshot eyes?
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Answer: Can stress or depression cause weak muscles and extreme fatigue?
Capsulotomy: A fine incision is made in the scar tissue capsule. This method is effective not only when the capsule must be removed but also when the pocket of the implant must be re-centered.Capsulectomy: Surgical removal of the scar tissue capsule. This is the most effective method of capsule...
Your leaking gel may still be contained inside your capsule, scar tissue around your implant. However, if that scar tissue breaks, the your gel can spread more and cause more hard knots. I would suggest having your implants and capsules removed.
Once removed, you may be somewhat smaller than originally since your breast tissue has been stretched with the implants. also, your skin has been stretched, you may have some excess. The incision may need to be placed under the breasts, especially if you want capsules removed. It should not be...