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.
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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March 10, 2023
Answer: Capsules Dear jennyf1979, it is hard to tell for sure, in most cases capsule that is left causes no symptoms. I would suggest discussing your concerns with your plastic surgeon. Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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March 10, 2023
Answer: Capsules Dear jennyf1979, it is hard to tell for sure, in most cases capsule that is left causes no symptoms. I would suggest discussing your concerns with your plastic surgeon. Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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