When does the capsule form around breast implants?

I'm sorry that you're not happy with your decision to get implants. Although a capsule starts forming immediately, you should not need an capsulectomy. Your surgeon should be able to remove your implants under local if you want, but it's painful. After which your breasts should return to how they looked before surgery. Best, Dr. Nazarian

The capsule forms over 4 to 6 weeks, but almost never requires removal with implant removal unless you have developed thick calcifications in the capsule which is unlikely at this point. I would encourage you to give yourself more time to heal before deciding on removing the implants. Your breast shape will change and you may end up liking your breast at that time. The Implant removal procedure will be no different in 2-3 months than it is now.

Hello, the capsule start to form in the first few weeks. It would be rare to have to take out the capsule if you undergo implant removal in the next few week or months. 

Although the capsule begins to form as early as 72 hours after surgery, it takes weeks to months for it to fully mature.  In most cases, the capsule will remain relatively thin and unnoticeable.  In some cases (and the incidence increases over time), the capsule can become thickened and squeeze the implant thereby distorting the shape.  However, in the absence of a diseased capsule, it is reasonable to leave the capsule alone and simple remove the implant.  I think it is a good idea to let yourself heal from your surgery (at least 8 weeks) before going back to have the implants taken out.  The capsule is unlikely to change in that period of time to the degree that it would require removal.  Furthermore, having a few extra weeks may give you time to fully think things through to make sure you are making the best decision for yourself.  Good luck! 

Hello jesster23. Thanks for you question. The cells that lead to a breast capsule can form around a breast implant as early as 72 hours. However, there's a maturation process that takes weeks to months. In most breast implant removal operations, where the capsule is soft and completely healthy, there is no need to remove the capsule that has formed. Capsulectomy is an operation that is typically done on diseased capsules which have formed a thickened structure called a capsule contracture. If you are sure about removing your breast implants and you have given the operation a fair amount of time (minimum 6 weeks) to get used to the benefits of having breast implants - then, in my opinion, you should consider implant removal under local with capsule removal. I see lots of patients from MI because our weather here is so much better this time of year. You would require less than a 1 week stay for surgery. Best, Dr. ALDO