Is it common practice to reuse the same implant for a 2nd capsulectomy?

August 1, 2017
Asked By:Flieshome

I have saline implants sub muscular. I've already had one Capsulectomy in May '17 due to CC with the existing implant cleaned and reused. I've developed CC yet again and am due for another Capsulectomy the end of Aug '17. The plan is to resuse the same implant again. I'm wondering if this is common practice? Also, I don't believe we'll be using any type of mesh or transplant material, just lots of antibiotics injected and taken orally.

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August 2, 2017

Answer: I agree with the group… Do not reuse

August 2, 2017

Answer: I agree with the group… Do not reuse

August 2, 2017

Answer: NEVER

August 2, 2017

Answer: NEVER

August 2, 2017

Answer: Is it common practice to reuse the same implant for a 2nd capsulectomy?

August 2, 2017

Answer: Is it common practice to reuse the same implant for a 2nd capsulectomy?

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