Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

FEATURED DOCTOR
SEE ALL

is it important to have a full capsulectomy on a ruptured PIP implant?

User Avatar
amberjean24
Hi i explanted 4 days ago and my right PIP implant had ruptured, Surgeon said i had a very thin capsule on the ruptured implant and no visible capsule in the left breast, i have been very sick for many years prior to my explant. is it possible to make a full recovery with my capsules left behind? I am very concerned. my surgeon took swabs to the lab as i had a creamy substance found in the capsule. My ruptured implant was bright yellow in colour what does this indicate? Kindest regards

Answers (2)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Anthony Barabas, MBBS, FRCS (Plast) profile photo
Anthony Barabas, MBBS, FRCS (Plast)
Answered on Nov 10, 2016
Answer
1 person found this helpful
Dr. Anthony Barabas, MBBS, FRCS (Plast)
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
PROFILE
Camille Cash, MD profile photo
Camille Cash, MD
Answered on Feb 17, 2025
Answer
Dr. Camille Cash, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
PROFILE
FEATURED DOCTOR
SEE ALL