What are the procedures involving the removal of old implants with capsule contracture and getting bigger implants? Can it be done in one session? I'm a size C and would like to go to D. Under the muscle. Thank you.
September 15, 2011
Answer: Breast Revision procedure for capsulotomy plus bigger implants
Hi YG,
A capsulectomy (removal of capsular tissue) and capsulotomy (release of capsular tissue) is done under general anesthesia. Old implants are removed and new implants can be replaced during the same surgery.
Going to a larger implant is likely ok, as long as you have adequate tissue for coverage of a larger implant. Usually, your old incision site can be used for the procedure, as long as it wasn't an axillary or transumbilical approach.
Dr. Svehlak
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September 15, 2011
Answer: Breast Revision procedure for capsulotomy plus bigger implants
Hi YG,
A capsulectomy (removal of capsular tissue) and capsulotomy (release of capsular tissue) is done under general anesthesia. Old implants are removed and new implants can be replaced during the same surgery.
Going to a larger implant is likely ok, as long as you have adequate tissue for coverage of a larger implant. Usually, your old incision site can be used for the procedure, as long as it wasn't an axillary or transumbilical approach.
Dr. Svehlak
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August 18, 2011
Answer: Removing capsules and replacing your implants
Removing your current implants and replacing them with larger implants is a relatively straightforward process. It involves using your previous breast incision, removing the older implants, opening select portions of your capsule (the scar tissue within your best), and placing a larger implant. The recovery period can often be significantly faster with much less pain. However, if you have hard capsules, the operation is much different. The later involves excisng all of your capsules (scar tissue) and then replacing the implants, in particular, under the muscle if they aren't already placed within a submuscular pocket. Total removal of your capsules can often be associated with some discomfort and depending upon your surgeon, may involve the use of drains.
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August 18, 2011
Answer: Removing capsules and replacing your implants
Removing your current implants and replacing them with larger implants is a relatively straightforward process. It involves using your previous breast incision, removing the older implants, opening select portions of your capsule (the scar tissue within your best), and placing a larger implant. The recovery period can often be significantly faster with much less pain. However, if you have hard capsules, the operation is much different. The later involves excisng all of your capsules (scar tissue) and then replacing the implants, in particular, under the muscle if they aren't already placed within a submuscular pocket. Total removal of your capsules can often be associated with some discomfort and depending upon your surgeon, may involve the use of drains.
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