I've had Mentor saline, smooth implants under muscle (325cc), for 16 yrs. and am ready to explant no replacement. I've had 3 consults and all say a capsulectomy is not necessary since I do not have any breast implant illnesses. I have researched and some Dr.'s feel the capsule must be removed to prevent misreadings on mammograms, lumps from the capsule, a rare form of cancer caused by leaving the capsule in, and poisoning of the body from toxins leached from the implant shellAdvice appreciated.
March 19, 2016
Answer: Is a capsulectomy mandatory? Thank you for your question. If one has a thin capsule and not had any issues then the capsule does not need to be removed. Once you decide on your surgeon this is a decision that you and your surgeon should have. good luck
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March 19, 2016
Answer: Is a capsulectomy mandatory? Thank you for your question. If one has a thin capsule and not had any issues then the capsule does not need to be removed. Once you decide on your surgeon this is a decision that you and your surgeon should have. good luck
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March 21, 2016
Answer: Implant only removal or capsules too Even if you did not have any illness from the implants, if you had contracture and/or persistent pain (even if low grade) it would be of benefit to take out most of the capsule in case there was a low grade yeast or mold in the capsule. Some have that without being sick. If they were under the muscle, the capsule under the implant could be left in there. Sometimes we find a fair amount of "eggshell" calcium deposits on the outside of the capsules that was not appreciated on the mammogram. Again, it would be better for you in the long term to have this taken out. But if everything looks absolutely benign in there, the capsule can be left. The only thing about leaving the capsule is a slight risk of fluid accumulation (serum) in the old pocket.
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March 21, 2016
Answer: Implant only removal or capsules too Even if you did not have any illness from the implants, if you had contracture and/or persistent pain (even if low grade) it would be of benefit to take out most of the capsule in case there was a low grade yeast or mold in the capsule. Some have that without being sick. If they were under the muscle, the capsule under the implant could be left in there. Sometimes we find a fair amount of "eggshell" calcium deposits on the outside of the capsules that was not appreciated on the mammogram. Again, it would be better for you in the long term to have this taken out. But if everything looks absolutely benign in there, the capsule can be left. The only thing about leaving the capsule is a slight risk of fluid accumulation (serum) in the old pocket.
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