Is there evidence that proves the capsules will be "reabsorbed" into the body after breast implant removal? (Photo)

April 2, 2017
Asked By:nzb in Burlington, MA

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.

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April 4, 2017

Answer: ​The capsule does not get absorbed by the body.

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Lu-Jean Feng, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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April 4, 2017

Answer: ​The capsule does not get absorbed by the body.

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Lu-Jean Feng, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 3, 2017

Answer: Is there evidence that proves the capsules will be "reabsorbed" into the body after breast implant removal?

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Tom J. Pousti, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 3, 2017

Answer: Is there evidence that proves the capsules will be "reabsorbed" into the body after breast implant removal?

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Tom J. Pousti, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 13, 2017

Answer: Capsules do not absorb after removal because they are a part of the body

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Richard Baxter, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 13, 2017

Answer: Capsules do not absorb after removal because they are a part of the body

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Richard Baxter, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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April 3, 2017

Answer: Should the capsule be removed with implant removal?

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York Jay Yates, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 3, 2017

Answer: Should the capsule be removed with implant removal?

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York Jay Yates, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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April 4, 2017

Answer: Does capsule get reabsorbed?

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Answer: Does capsule get reabsorbed?

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