I have 18 year old breast implants placed behind the muscle wall. I want the implants removed. I do not want replacement of implants. Is the en bloc method of removal best for my case?
March 21, 2017
Answer: En Bloc Technique The capsule is your body's response to your implants. It may contain silicone gel, silicone shell fragments, bacteria, calcification, and inflammatory cells which have been mobilized by your immune system to react to different components of the implant. Research has shown that the capsule does not disappear on its own when only the implant has been removed (See Nancy Hardt's paper in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.) In addition, if you have pain around the implants, it is usually due to the pulling effect of the scar on surrounding muscle and tissue. If you have health problems that could be from the presence of the implants, removal of the capsule is critical in improving your health.
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March 21, 2017
Answer: En Bloc Technique The capsule is your body's response to your implants. It may contain silicone gel, silicone shell fragments, bacteria, calcification, and inflammatory cells which have been mobilized by your immune system to react to different components of the implant. Research has shown that the capsule does not disappear on its own when only the implant has been removed (See Nancy Hardt's paper in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.) In addition, if you have pain around the implants, it is usually due to the pulling effect of the scar on surrounding muscle and tissue. If you have health problems that could be from the presence of the implants, removal of the capsule is critical in improving your health.
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February 14, 2019
Answer: Breast implant removal The en bloc method includes removing the capsule or scar tissue around the implant along with the implant. This is not necessary in all cases. If the capsule is thick or calcified it should be removed or if you think you have silicone toxicity. It is more complicated to do an enbloc removal and the necessity depends on your particular situation.
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February 14, 2019
Answer: Breast implant removal The en bloc method includes removing the capsule or scar tissue around the implant along with the implant. This is not necessary in all cases. If the capsule is thick or calcified it should be removed or if you think you have silicone toxicity. It is more complicated to do an enbloc removal and the necessity depends on your particular situation.
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