I have capsular contracture in my right breast, and my surgeon recommended unilateral capsulectomy, w/ implant replacement on the right side. I’m nervous about my breasts looking uneven. Has anyone else been through this? I’m relatively satisfied with my left side, but I wish I had a bit more cleavage and I wish my breasts flattened out less when I lie down. Coming into this, I was expecting both breasts to be revised, and I’m having a hard time wrapping my head around fixing just one
July 25, 2020
Answer: Capsulectomy with implant replacement Dear Virginian, Thanks for posting your picture and sorry for your problems. It would have been helpful to see your front view picture as well . I have been in practice for over 32 years and have performed many breasts augmentation revision surgery. Capsulectomy and implant replacement is required when 'Biofilm' occurs, which presents as severe breast hardening due to thick and inflamed capsule. This occurs when bacteria seeds the implant and capsule and it is quite common to be one sided. If the breast is not very hard and the capsule is not thick with inflammation, only capsulotomy (scar release) is required and the implant does not need to be replaced. If you have concerns about your surgeon recommendation, consult with other experienced board certified plastic surgeons who operate in accredited surgery center for your safety. Most importantly, check the before and after pictures of redo breasts augmentation in the photo gallery, to make sure that they are numerous, consistent and attractive with nice cleavage, perky, symmetrical and natural looking. Best of luck, Dr Widder
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July 25, 2020
Answer: Capsulectomy with implant replacement Dear Virginian, Thanks for posting your picture and sorry for your problems. It would have been helpful to see your front view picture as well . I have been in practice for over 32 years and have performed many breasts augmentation revision surgery. Capsulectomy and implant replacement is required when 'Biofilm' occurs, which presents as severe breast hardening due to thick and inflamed capsule. This occurs when bacteria seeds the implant and capsule and it is quite common to be one sided. If the breast is not very hard and the capsule is not thick with inflammation, only capsulotomy (scar release) is required and the implant does not need to be replaced. If you have concerns about your surgeon recommendation, consult with other experienced board certified plastic surgeons who operate in accredited surgery center for your safety. Most importantly, check the before and after pictures of redo breasts augmentation in the photo gallery, to make sure that they are numerous, consistent and attractive with nice cleavage, perky, symmetrical and natural looking. Best of luck, Dr Widder
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