During explant, is scoring, rubbing or partial capsule removal required if capsule is thin?

October 23, 2016
Asked By:smalloverbig in Dallas, TX

removing saline implants without replacement within 6 months of getting them , plan to leave capsule in (feel soft and not stiff). Am thin and couldn't fill an A cup prior to augmentation. Would it be a good idea to rub, score or do a partial removal of the capsule or is it best to leave it as is?

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