If my implants are under the muscle, the capsule would be a part of my pec muscle, would that cause my breasts to look smaller after explant? So many women say that after having their capsules removed they lose breast tissue in the process- I would like to know if this is true for under the muscle implants as it doesn't make sense to me.
Answer: Explantation with en bloc capsulectomy The capsulectomy is contributing little to the change in shape. For explant surgery, it is almost always best to remove the capsule in its entirety. This will allow the space to heal. If you leave the capsule in place, it does not heal. Fluid can accumulate in the space. The situation that brings the patient to implant removal will have an affect on the decision. This is a surgery which requires discussion with the plastic surgeon about the problem, the goals, and the technical concerns. The body does not re-absorb the capsule. Revision surgery requires drains because the fluid is going to be generated when you operate on the scar capsule. If you provide a mechanism for the fluid to be removed (i.e. drains), the risks are lower. If the fluid accumulates because there were no drains, it will most certainly cause problems in the future.
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Answer: Explantation with en bloc capsulectomy The capsulectomy is contributing little to the change in shape. For explant surgery, it is almost always best to remove the capsule in its entirety. This will allow the space to heal. If you leave the capsule in place, it does not heal. Fluid can accumulate in the space. The situation that brings the patient to implant removal will have an affect on the decision. This is a surgery which requires discussion with the plastic surgeon about the problem, the goals, and the technical concerns. The body does not re-absorb the capsule. Revision surgery requires drains because the fluid is going to be generated when you operate on the scar capsule. If you provide a mechanism for the fluid to be removed (i.e. drains), the risks are lower. If the fluid accumulates because there were no drains, it will most certainly cause problems in the future.
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Answer: Breast implant removal: does capsulectomy cause your breast to be smaller hello Hopedforbetter You may not be satisfied with the appearance of your breasts. Incorrect implant size, inappropriate scar location or appearance, and misplacement of implants may interfere with a satisfactory appearance. Asymmetry (unequal breast size or shape) may occur. The implanted breast may sag or droop (ptosis) over time, much like a natural breast. The explanted breast may droop or be distorted in shape. #causes #smaller
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Answer: Breast implant removal: does capsulectomy cause your breast to be smaller hello Hopedforbetter You may not be satisfied with the appearance of your breasts. Incorrect implant size, inappropriate scar location or appearance, and misplacement of implants may interfere with a satisfactory appearance. Asymmetry (unequal breast size or shape) may occur. The implanted breast may sag or droop (ptosis) over time, much like a natural breast. The explanted breast may droop or be distorted in shape. #causes #smaller
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August 22, 2017
Answer: Capsule removal With a capsulectomy there is very minimal breast tissue removed. It would be surprising that any difference in size would be noticeable from having this done. You lose the volume of the implant certainly, but the amount of breast tissue at the time of surgery essentially remains the same.
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August 22, 2017
Answer: Capsule removal With a capsulectomy there is very minimal breast tissue removed. It would be surprising that any difference in size would be noticeable from having this done. You lose the volume of the implant certainly, but the amount of breast tissue at the time of surgery essentially remains the same.
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August 20, 2017
Answer: Does having a capsulectomy cause your breasts to be smaller? Much will depend on how thick the capsule is and how carefully the procedure is performed. For example, if the capsule surrounding the breast implant is very thin and care is taken to avoid removal of any non-capsule tissue, the patient's breast should not be any smaller after breast implant removal surgery.
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August 20, 2017
Answer: Does having a capsulectomy cause your breasts to be smaller? Much will depend on how thick the capsule is and how carefully the procedure is performed. For example, if the capsule surrounding the breast implant is very thin and care is taken to avoid removal of any non-capsule tissue, the patient's breast should not be any smaller after breast implant removal surgery.
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August 31, 2017
Answer: Does having a capsulectomy cause your breasts to be smaller? In most cases, removal of the capsule does not require a lot of tissue removal. The scar capsule is separated from the muscle/breast tissue in such a way to remove only the capsule. Removal of the implants themselves will change the size of the breast. Removal of the capsule itself does very little to change the size of the breasts. Be sure to discuss all of your concerns with your plastic surgeon. Best wishes.
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August 31, 2017
Answer: Does having a capsulectomy cause your breasts to be smaller? In most cases, removal of the capsule does not require a lot of tissue removal. The scar capsule is separated from the muscle/breast tissue in such a way to remove only the capsule. Removal of the implants themselves will change the size of the breast. Removal of the capsule itself does very little to change the size of the breasts. Be sure to discuss all of your concerns with your plastic surgeon. Best wishes.
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