I'm one year postop. My PS has recommended a closed capsulotomy, along with medication. My concern is that the cc will return. I was hoping to schedule a revision surgery to go bigger but now don't know if it's possible because of the cc on my right breast. My ps said the risk of cc is not worth a revision surgery. However aren't there risks with a closed capsulotomy? My implants are overs.
September 2, 2013
Answer: Closed capsulotomy probably not a good idea
Closed capsulotomy procedures are no longer advisable. Open capsulotomy surgery has its risks, but a much higher long term success rate. I would recommend moving your implants into a subpectoral position.
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September 2, 2013
Answer: Closed capsulotomy probably not a good idea
Closed capsulotomy procedures are no longer advisable. Open capsulotomy surgery has its risks, but a much higher long term success rate. I would recommend moving your implants into a subpectoral position.
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September 2, 2013
Answer: Closed Capsulotomy
Hello,
If what you said your PS has told you is accurate, please look for a new surgeon. Closed capsulotomy has proven to be ineffective at treating capsular contracture, mostly because of the nearly 100% recurrence risk. The treatment of choice is a total capsulectomy and implant replacement. This, and no touch implant delivery, closed suction drainage, and post operative antibiotics, Singulair, and high dose vitamin E offers the lowest risk of recurrence. This will also allow the surgeon to change the size of your implants, or make other adjustments to the implant pockets as necessary.
Best of luck!
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September 2, 2013
Answer: Closed Capsulotomy
Hello,
If what you said your PS has told you is accurate, please look for a new surgeon. Closed capsulotomy has proven to be ineffective at treating capsular contracture, mostly because of the nearly 100% recurrence risk. The treatment of choice is a total capsulectomy and implant replacement. This, and no touch implant delivery, closed suction drainage, and post operative antibiotics, Singulair, and high dose vitamin E offers the lowest risk of recurrence. This will also allow the surgeon to change the size of your implants, or make other adjustments to the implant pockets as necessary.
Best of luck!
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