Capsule cutting-bilateral ruptured textured implants
Here is a capsule cutting from a breast explant case. An en bloc total capsulectomy was performed. This patient had textured silicone breast implants. Notice the degree of encapsulation & calcification. Additionally, she had bilateral ruptures. VIEW NOW
Capsule cutting-calcification with gel bleed
This pt had an ENBLOC total capsulectomy. She had 2 MRI’s prior & both suggested a double rupture. Thankfully, that was not the case. One side was extremely calcified, which caused the implant to fold. There was a gel bleed noted, too. VIEW NOW
Capsule cutting-calcification and silicone rupture
This patient had 400cc silicone breast implants. An ENBLOC total capsulectomy was performed. Calcification was noted on the left side. Also, there was a SEVERE rupture found. VIEW NOW
What is Implant Rupture?
Implant rupture refers to when the shell of the implant has a crack or rip. For patients with saline implants, the breast will become flat and the saline will be absorbed; while silicone implants may stay in place until surgically removed. VIEW NOW
What is Capsular Contracture?
Capsules are normally formed when a patient has an implant placed in the body.Capsular contracture refers to a problem when the capsule around the implant becomes thick and hard. The treatment is to remove the older capsule and place a new implant. VIEW NOW
What is BIALCL?
BIALCL, or breast implant ana-plastic large cell lymphoma, is a rare cancer of the immune system that is thought to be caused by certain types of textured implants, which causes late swelling of the breasts with fluid around the implant VIEW NOW
Capsule cutting-calcification and silicone rupture
This patient had 550cc silicone breast implants. An ENBLOC total capsulectomy was performed. She had thickened capsules and a rupture. A calcified mass was removed, as well. It was likely a residual capsule from a prior breast surgery. VIEW NOW
Recovery After Breast Implant Removal without Replacement
Dr. Brown discusses the recovery process after a breast implant removal without replacement implants. It is important to follow all post operative surgical instructions to obtain the best outcome. VIEW NOW
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Breast Implant Removal without Replacement
Breast implant removal without replacement is for patients who no longer want to have breast implants. It is important to understand that once implants are removed, the skin will be very loose. VIEW NOW
Breast Implant Exchange
A breast implant exchange refers to a procedure where Dr. Brown will remove existing implants, and exchange them for new implants. Depending on your goals, you may also have a breast lift at that time. This can be determined at your consultation. VIEW NOW
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Residual Capsule Removal (GRAPHIC)
Three years ago, this patient had explant surgery with another surgeon who stated she had a “full capsulectomy”. Due to persistent symptoms, she came to me for exploration. As you can see, there was residual capsule present that I removed. VIEW NOW
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Interesting Finding During Breast Implant Exchange | Elite Plastic Surgery
Dr. Salama has an interesting finding during a breast implant exchange on a patient whose breast implants both ruptured. VIEW NOW
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Saline Implants Breast Augmentation | Elite Plastic Surgery (GRAPHIC)
Dr. Moises Salama performed a breast augmentation on this patient using 390CC R/390CC L saline implants. Breast implants can help improve the size, shape, symmetry, and proportion of your breasts. VIEW NOW