My doctor only removed 50% of my capsules during explant surgery. Do the capsules ever dissolve or reabsorb into the body? I’ve had BII symptoms for 10 years and really want all of the capsules gone.
Answer: They Will NOT dissolve or reabsorb Hello. The capsules do not dissolve or reabsorb. Unfortunately, 50% of your capsule will remain in the breast pocket unless it is definitively removed via a Total Capsulectomy.Dr Dev
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Answer: They Will NOT dissolve or reabsorb Hello. The capsules do not dissolve or reabsorb. Unfortunately, 50% of your capsule will remain in the breast pocket unless it is definitively removed via a Total Capsulectomy.Dr Dev
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Answer: It is recommended to get a capsulectomy to avoid further complications Removal of breast implants, intact or ruptured, may have positive implications if patients are symptomatic. A constellation of symptoms associated with breast implant illness, and autoimmune disease are considered when treating patients who have breast implants and are concerned about foreign body reaction. In our office, we begin this journey with a consideration of symptoms and exclusion of obvious autoimmune problems. In many of our patients, en bloc removal of breast implants with capsulectomy is important and beneficial. Further clinical evidence about breast implant illness is evolving and will continue to guide treatment. I would suggest removal if there is a possibility of foreign body reaction.
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Answer: It is recommended to get a capsulectomy to avoid further complications Removal of breast implants, intact or ruptured, may have positive implications if patients are symptomatic. A constellation of symptoms associated with breast implant illness, and autoimmune disease are considered when treating patients who have breast implants and are concerned about foreign body reaction. In our office, we begin this journey with a consideration of symptoms and exclusion of obvious autoimmune problems. In many of our patients, en bloc removal of breast implants with capsulectomy is important and beneficial. Further clinical evidence about breast implant illness is evolving and will continue to guide treatment. I would suggest removal if there is a possibility of foreign body reaction.
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April 6, 2023
Answer: Will the capsule absorb? Hello, great question! The capsule will never dissolve or absorb into the body. I have seen capsules that were left behind even forty years after implant removal. The goal and gist of implant removal surgery is to remove the entire implant and capsule completely, along with all inflamed tissue and to test it for malignancies.
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April 6, 2023
Answer: Will the capsule absorb? Hello, great question! The capsule will never dissolve or absorb into the body. I have seen capsules that were left behind even forty years after implant removal. The goal and gist of implant removal surgery is to remove the entire implant and capsule completely, along with all inflamed tissue and to test it for malignancies.
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March 30, 2023
Answer: Capsules I have seen capsules, especially the thin ones, absorb once the implants were removed. If you had thick capsules or calcium, they probably will not absorb over time. I'm sure your doctor removed what was safe to remove. The back side of thin capsules can be difficult to remove and not cause injury to the chest wall.
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March 30, 2023
Answer: Capsules I have seen capsules, especially the thin ones, absorb once the implants were removed. If you had thick capsules or calcium, they probably will not absorb over time. I'm sure your doctor removed what was safe to remove. The back side of thin capsules can be difficult to remove and not cause injury to the chest wall.
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March 13, 2023
Answer: Breast implant capsules The capsules are essentially scar tissue and will not dissolve over time. If you are continuing to experience BII symptoms I encourage you to speak with your surgeon.
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March 13, 2023
Answer: Breast implant capsules The capsules are essentially scar tissue and will not dissolve over time. If you are continuing to experience BII symptoms I encourage you to speak with your surgeon.
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March 13, 2023
Answer: Not Necessarily The capsules will not dissolve or go away, but they will scar down without further capsule formation in most cases after removal of the foreign body (the implant). There are many instances in which removal of the entire capsule is not necessary or is not considered safe due to its adherence to the posterior chest wall and its proximity to the lungs. While it is easy to say that the capsule and implant should be removed "en bloc," this often times is not possible or desirable.
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March 13, 2023
Answer: Not Necessarily The capsules will not dissolve or go away, but they will scar down without further capsule formation in most cases after removal of the foreign body (the implant). There are many instances in which removal of the entire capsule is not necessary or is not considered safe due to its adherence to the posterior chest wall and its proximity to the lungs. While it is easy to say that the capsule and implant should be removed "en bloc," this often times is not possible or desirable.
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