One of my implants never formed a capsule, how rare is this & could it form completely now?

November 13, 2023
Asked By:Bright905055 in England, United Kingdom

Hi, at about five months post-op, one of my incisions flared up and I was back in my medical bra. The incision opened up and wouldn't close, so my surgeon went in and restitched the skin. It turned out the capsule never formed at the bottom of my implant, so it was pushing directly on the skin. I trust my surgeon, but I wanted to understand how rare this is? The hope now is that the capsule forms completely now, but is this possible? Have you seen cases like this? Thank you!

Answers (7)

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August 24, 2024

Answer: Implant capsules

Benjamin Baker, BMBS MBA FRCS(Plast)Specialist Registered Plastic Surgeon
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August 24, 2024

Answer: Implant capsules

Benjamin Baker, BMBS MBA FRCS(Plast)Specialist Registered Plastic Surgeon
December 3, 2023

Answer: Capsules

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 3, 2023

Answer: Capsules

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 15, 2023

Answer: Capsules

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 15, 2023

Answer: Capsules

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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November 14, 2023

Answer: Capsule

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 14, 2023

Answer: Capsule

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November 28, 2023

Answer: Open wound?

November 28, 2023

Answer: Open wound?

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