I had my implants for 2.5 years and starting this year started to get really sick, decided to remove my implants. I decided to do en bloc capsulectomy but Im really not sure whether I need lift or not? My original doc said he doesnt think i need a lift i should be fine. I have 450cc under the muscle, he thinks im young and skin will bounce back fine. Without lift is less money and less time in OR, leaning for no lift but dont want to regret it? What do you think??
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The technique I recommend is explantation and lift using The Bellesoma Method. The implants are removed, your breast tissue is reshaped creating upper pole fullness, elevated higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation (in...
Unfortunately, you have not provided any photographs or told us your bra size. However, if the capsule is removed then some volume is removed with it and it can also injury the nerve and blood supply to the breast. At this time, I recommend explantation and lift using The Bellesoma Method. ...
En Bloc capsulectomy, meaning removing the capsule AND surrounding tissue is not indicated for capsular contracture or BII. If you are having symptoms due to your implants which are 18 years old, it is likely due to capsular contracture, unless you have signs of breast implant associated...
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