Explant of 15 yr old saline breast implants - no replacement, no lift. Is a capsulorrhaphy necessary?

January 26, 2015
Asked By:MegG1 in Philadelphia, PA

Hello - I am looking to completely remove my 15 yr old saline subpectoral implants, without replacement. The implants have bottomed out and you can see rippling at the bottom of both breasts. I have consulted two surgeons - the first suggested an easy removal of the implants, nothing further, with leaving the capsule intact (the implants are very soft). The second - remove the impants, and performing a capsulectomy and a capsulorrhaphy, leading to a longer procedure and longer recovery.

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January 28, 2015

Answer: Implant removal

January 28, 2015

Answer: Implant removal

January 27, 2015

Answer: In ofice implant deflation and removal later

January 27, 2015

Answer: In ofice implant deflation and removal later

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