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?
Answer: Capsulectomy not always needed with explant In fact the muscle repair is more secure when the capsule is left in, at least the portion under the muscle and where it is re-attached. The capsule can be repaired with sutures if needed.
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Answer: Capsulectomy not always needed with explant In fact the muscle repair is more secure when the capsule is left in, at least the portion under the muscle and where it is re-attached. The capsule can be repaired with sutures if needed.
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November 25, 2024
Answer: Implant removal Dear Eclectic877785,
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November 25, 2024
Answer: Implant removal Dear Eclectic877785,
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October 22, 2024
Answer: Removal The capsules have healed around the implants so scoring, partial, or complete removal makes raw areas that can heal together. Just removing the implants will leave healed capsules which might fill up with fluid. If needed, the muscle can be sewn down and tightened.
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October 22, 2024
Answer: Removal The capsules have healed around the implants so scoring, partial, or complete removal makes raw areas that can heal together. Just removing the implants will leave healed capsules which might fill up with fluid. If needed, the muscle can be sewn down and tightened.
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October 18, 2024
Answer: Breast Explant & Capsulectomy Hello, thank you for your question. It is good to hear that your implants are currently healthy and it is understanding that you want to approach the removal process carefully. Please see the attached video that answers your question specifically, in detail. When meeting with your surgeon, communicate your preferences clearly and ask them to explain the techniques they plan to use for the removal. Discuss your concerns about scoring and its potential effects on healing, as well as how they will ensure the muscle is properly repaired. It’s essential to choose a surgeon experienced in the specific techniques you desire for your implant removal to achieve the best possible outcome with minimal invasiveness.
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October 18, 2024
Answer: Breast Explant & Capsulectomy Hello, thank you for your question. It is good to hear that your implants are currently healthy and it is understanding that you want to approach the removal process carefully. Please see the attached video that answers your question specifically, in detail. When meeting with your surgeon, communicate your preferences clearly and ask them to explain the techniques they plan to use for the removal. Discuss your concerns about scoring and its potential effects on healing, as well as how they will ensure the muscle is properly repaired. It’s essential to choose a surgeon experienced in the specific techniques you desire for your implant removal to achieve the best possible outcome with minimal invasiveness.
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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 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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