I have found varying opinions and reports of removing total (en bloc) or partial capsule removal for BII symptoms. Some surgeons say no difference leaving in or removing. Removing thin capsules not possible and of no benefit as can cause more complications. What scientific evidence if there to support capsule removal for treatment of BII at the time of breast explant. I have mentor textured implants and will be removed within 6-12 months from original BA surgery
May 6, 2023
Answer: Breast implant removal Dear BAquestions23,
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May 6, 2023
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May 3, 2023
Answer: Long term benefits of breast implant capsule removal It is impossible to give you correct answer about benefits of full capsulectomy vs. no capsulectomy, since it may take next 10-15 years to find more about it! At the time being, however, most plastic surgeons think that capsule should be removed in the case of significant thickening and calcium deposits. Thin, transclucent capsule does not have to be removed, based on out current standards. Removal of entire capsule, in particular part that is over ribs, may create significant complications like extensive bleeding, perforation of chest wall with pneumothorax, scarring and secondary breast deformity. In the case of textured implants anterior capsule should be removed and send to pathology analysis to rule out ALCL. When it comes to BII results are very different; some patients see benefits immediately after surgery but many end up with the same symptoms with or without capsule removal.? Hope this helps.
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May 3, 2023
Answer: Long term benefits of breast implant capsule removal It is impossible to give you correct answer about benefits of full capsulectomy vs. no capsulectomy, since it may take next 10-15 years to find more about it! At the time being, however, most plastic surgeons think that capsule should be removed in the case of significant thickening and calcium deposits. Thin, transclucent capsule does not have to be removed, based on out current standards. Removal of entire capsule, in particular part that is over ribs, may create significant complications like extensive bleeding, perforation of chest wall with pneumothorax, scarring and secondary breast deformity. In the case of textured implants anterior capsule should be removed and send to pathology analysis to rule out ALCL. When it comes to BII results are very different; some patients see benefits immediately after surgery but many end up with the same symptoms with or without capsule removal.? Hope this helps.
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