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Scar Tissue Removal Necessary Before Removing Saline Breast Implants?

asked 2 years ago by girlee in North Carolina
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
Question viewed 346 times
Tags: saline implants, scar tissue

I am getting my textured Saline breast implants removed. Do I need to have my scar tissue removed?

5 answers to Scar Tissue Removal Necessary Before Removing Saline Breast Implants?

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Implant removal

I assume you mean the capsule. If the capsule is soft and thin, then there is no specific reason to remove it.  If it is hard and painful, then it should be removed.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Scar Tissue Removal Necessary Before Removing Saline Breast Implants?

If you are considering uncomplicated textured saline removal, I do not beleieve that a capsulectomy is warranted
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Scar tissue removal usually necessary before explantation

Hello, This is a matter of opinion. Usually, some degree of scar tissue removal helps open the pocket and soften things, particularly if you choose a larger implant size or implant removal without replacement.
John P. Di Saia, MD

Orange Plastic Surgeon
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Scar tissue around breast implants

The two most common reasons why scar tissue around a breast implant has to be removed are 1. There is capsular contracture 2. The implant is being switched in position from above the muscle to below the muscle. If one of these situations applies to you, then you will need to have the scar removed.
John Diaz, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Scar tissue removal before removing Saline breast implants

Girlee, It all depends on :- WHY the are your saline implants being removed (leak, capsule, infection etc)?- Is this the first time they are removed? - Will new implants be put in? - If so, are they being placed in the same pocket or will a new pocket be developed for them? Normally we perform a minimal capsulectomy (capsule scar removal) in cases where the scar does not gnarl the breast or compromises its shape. Removing scar off the floor (over the rib cage can be both bloody and be... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon

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