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Closed Capsulotomy

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Updated 10 Nov 2009
Posted 5 Nov 2009
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Spent: $4,900 in Nashville, TN

I am still happy that I had implants just now concerned about them. I had very little pain and a good experience. I do wish I had gone a little larger. I would also consider silicone if I ever have them replaced.

I recently went to my surgeon because my implants had ripples in them. I thought it was because of weight loss. The surgeon said I had capsular contraction. The next thing I knew my breast was sqeezed until the tissue popped. After that, a nurse was called on to assist and have me sign a consent form. I was aware that there were risks to continue a closed capsulotomy, but I wasn't told that it was frowned upon or that it could void the warranty. I am just wondering what are the signs of complications?

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Samir Shureih, MD (2,999 posts) 8 Dec 2009
The Closed capsulectomy is not appropriate any more. This should have been discussed withyou. Complications are, BLEEDING, RUPTURE OF IMPLANT, WEAKENING THE SHELL OF THE IMPMLANT. I would recommend an MRI now
smsg (19 posts) 15 Nov 2011
Why would I need an MRI. If the implant were to rupture it is just saline and the body would absorb it.
smsg (19 posts) 10 Dec 2009
It has now been several weeks with no complications. I'd have to say I'm glad it was done because I could not afford another surgery right now. My implants look and feel so much better.
smsg (19 posts) 14 Nov 2011
I have actually had it one more time since the first. At this time I cannot have my implants replaced so I am happy that when the scar tissue appears there is something non-surgical that can be done to improve it.
4841anon (1 post) 10 Jul 2010
What if there is internal bleeding from a closed capsulectomy. Is that considered dangerous?

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