My implants are healthy, only very rarely will have intermittent shooting pain. I am looking to get them out without the invasiveness of a capsulectomy. How can I make sure the capsules stick together properly and the muscle is repaired properly? A doctor mentioned scoring, will that lead to uneven adhesions?
October 17, 2024
Answer: What to do with the capsule? You can absolutely leave the capsule in place during an implant removal. It is a great option whenever the implants are being removed for pain, aesthetic result, etc and not for capsule contracture (or thickening of the capsule). If the capsule is thin, it can be left but I will typically do some type of sclerosing, or roughening up of the tissues with either a scratch pad that we commonly use during surgery and or a thermal sclerosing or tightening with the bovie or electrocautery device. Some amount of roughening up of the tissues should be done so that the pocket will heal down on itself while not leaving a large space for a seroma or fluid collection. Best of luck in your journey!
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October 17, 2024
Answer: What to do with the capsule? You can absolutely leave the capsule in place during an implant removal. It is a great option whenever the implants are being removed for pain, aesthetic result, etc and not for capsule contracture (or thickening of the capsule). If the capsule is thin, it can be left but I will typically do some type of sclerosing, or roughening up of the tissues with either a scratch pad that we commonly use during surgery and or a thermal sclerosing or tightening with the bovie or electrocautery device. Some amount of roughening up of the tissues should be done so that the pocket will heal down on itself while not leaving a large space for a seroma or fluid collection. Best of luck in your journey!
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October 14, 2024
Answer: Capsules You can consider removing the implants with or without the capsules. If the capsules are thickened or causing issues it is best to have them removed with the implants. If there is no issue then you have the option on whether to remove them or leave them behind. After implant removal it is important to closely follow your surgeon's instructions including compression. This helps to control swelling and encourages proper healing of the pocket.
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October 14, 2024
Answer: Capsules You can consider removing the implants with or without the capsules. If the capsules are thickened or causing issues it is best to have them removed with the implants. If there is no issue then you have the option on whether to remove them or leave them behind. After implant removal it is important to closely follow your surgeon's instructions including compression. This helps to control swelling and encourages proper healing of the pocket.
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