Breast Implants: Q&A
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The Scar Tissue Pocket Around my Implant Has Ruptured. How Can This Be Repaired?
I had implants inserted 1 year ago and have had no issues what so ever. I woke up with pain in my right breast and realized that something was wrong. It feels as if the implant is now laying right next to my skin and feels totally different than my other implant. I have made an appt with my plastic surgeon but am wondering what they will do if the scar tissue pocket has ruptured.
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magnoliad
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Capsule always reforms
Hello,
Thank for the question. If your capsule for some reason has split it will reform. It seems unlikely, however, that the capsule itself would be the main issue. Your plastic surgeon may be able to diagnose the issue better after an examination.
All the best,
Dr Remus Repta
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Ruptured scar tissue
It is impossible to tell from your description what is going on. Scar tissue does not usually tear unless there is real trauma to the breast. It doesn't sound like that has happened. If your implants are saline, than maybe one has simply deflated. That would be unexpectedly early but it is possible. Contact your Plastic surgeon.
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Implant Issues
Consult with your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. Without an examination, I cannot determine what has happened to your right breast. You may have a ruptured breast implant. You may need an implant replacement and/or a capsule ( scar tissue) repair.
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Implant issues
Without an exam, it is difficult to say what may or may not need to be done. An implant capsule does not rupture per se without trauma to the chest.
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"Ruptured" implant capsule may well require repair!
Your description does indeed sound as if you may have suffered "traumatic capsulotomy" and may require surgical repair of the ruptured capsule.
Every patient with breast implants has a scar (capsule) that forms around her implants. If it is soft, thin, pliable, and larger than the implant itself, there is softness and natural movement and "feel" of the breasts. If the scar capsule is thick, tight, or unyielding, the breast(s) can feel hard. In no case does the implant ever get hard. And...
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Repair “Ruptured” Breast Implant Capsule?
I'm sorry to hear about the painful experience you've had recently.
You are doing the right thing by following up with your plastic surgeon; direct examination will be necessary to provide you with an accurate diagnosis and treatment recommendations. If you are experiencing an implant displacement secondary to a “ruptured” breast implant capsule, repair of this capsule may be necessary ( capsulorraphy). This repair is done with internal sutures...
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