I do not have any contracture issues, but the minimal tissue over my implants has been noted previously as "insufficient" for effective mammogram screening. I am reading a medical report where the radiologist recently referred to "encapsulated implants" as the reason for not performing a mammogram. From a medical terminology standpoint, does "encapsulated" indicate a condition I should be concerned about?
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February 14, 2015
Answer: What is meant by the term, "encapsulated implant"?
Typically, one of the biggest complaints related to saline implants is that the implants feel firm. This could be normal or related to a capsular contracture. From your photos, your implants look to be lower than ideal as is not consistent with a contracture. Thus, it is likely the saline...
Your question is a valid question since you are investing quite a bit in time and money for surgery. In my office, your desired size and implant sizes are discussed with me at the time of your consultation after I have taken measurements of your breasts and chest wall. This helps me determine...
I'm sorry to hear about the concerns you have after your procedure. Regardless of whether breast implants were positioned, best to give yourself several months before evaluating the outcome of the procedure performed.You should be aware that a significant percentage of patients at...
