Are polyurethane coated implants more difficult to remove?

Hello @skyeinthebowl, thank you for your question. Any kind of explant must be complete, that is, the surgeon must remove the whole capsule out. Complete capsulotomy. Also it would be necessary to carry out a preventive biopsy on each capsule. It is important that you have a consultation with a board certified specialist to determine a surgical plan according to your needs. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS.

Dear skyeinthebowl,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. Generally speaking, implant removal is a pretty simple surgery. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Most polyurethane coating is absorbed over time and you are left with the regular implant shell of silicone and its content. If the capsule is removal, all of the implant and shell will also be removed. These implants are not hard to remove even if the capsule is left in place. However, if do not recommend doing this under local anesthesia.