I ask because there are some contradicting answers here on realself as well as with surgeons in my area. I myself and hoping to have the capsule removed with my explant surgery.
April 3, 2017
Answer: Should the capsule be removed with implant removal? The capsule is not resorbed after implants are removed. I have been back in years after implant removal and there is still often a plane of smooth scar tissue representing the old capsule. In general, there is nothing inherently wrong with having a capsule as it is just scar tissue created by the body but there are differing opinions on this. The risk of hematoma is higher with removing the capsule but the risk of seroma is higher with leaving it. There are indications to remove the capsule and I would consider one of those indications to be if the patient prefers to have it removed so long as it can be done safely.
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April 3, 2017
Answer: Should the capsule be removed with implant removal? The capsule is not resorbed after implants are removed. I have been back in years after implant removal and there is still often a plane of smooth scar tissue representing the old capsule. In general, there is nothing inherently wrong with having a capsule as it is just scar tissue created by the body but there are differing opinions on this. The risk of hematoma is higher with removing the capsule but the risk of seroma is higher with leaving it. There are indications to remove the capsule and I would consider one of those indications to be if the patient prefers to have it removed so long as it can be done safely.
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Answer: Does capsule get reabsorbed? No, as far as I know, there is no evidence that the capsule is reabsorbed after the implant is removed. Hope this helps and best of luck.
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Answer: Does capsule get reabsorbed? No, as far as I know, there is no evidence that the capsule is reabsorbed after the implant is removed. Hope this helps and best of luck.
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