Explant, no capsule removal. Why do some doctors take them out and others don't?

April 6, 2017
Asked By:1bellmari in CA

I have had my silicone implants for about 9 years now. My surgeon informed me that I did not have to have the capsule removed. Why do some doctors take them out and others don't?

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February 4, 2022

Answer: Explant, no capsule removal. Why do some doctors take them out and others don't?

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Tom J. Pousti, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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February 4, 2022

Answer: Explant, no capsule removal. Why do some doctors take them out and others don't?

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Tom J. Pousti, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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October 21, 2024

Answer: Capsules

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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October 21, 2024

Answer: Capsules

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 19, 2017

Answer: Capsule Removal or Not

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Kenneth Hughes, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 19, 2017

Answer: Capsule Removal or Not

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Kenneth Hughes, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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April 10, 2017

Answer: To remove the capsule or not

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April 10, 2017

Answer: To remove the capsule or not

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April 8, 2017

Answer: Breast implant removal

April 8, 2017

Answer: Breast implant removal

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