Capsule removal after explant, what's the recovery time & how painful is the surgery?

March 23, 2024
Asked By:LimoMB in Henderson, Nevada

Updated: I had my 35 year silicone implants removed 5 years ago. They were over the muscle. I have had pain in my armpits and sides of breasts that won't go away. MRI and Ultrasounds showed capsules and free silicone. I am going back in to to have capsules removed and am hoping the pain will go away. What is the recovery time and how painful is this surgery?

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June 25, 2024

Answer: Residual Capsules

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Shaher W. Khan, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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June 25, 2024

Answer: Residual Capsules

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Shaher W. Khan, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 29, 2024

Answer: Capsule removal

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 29, 2024

Answer: Capsule removal

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 27, 2024

Answer: Surgery

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 27, 2024

Answer: Surgery

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Answer: Recovery

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 25, 2024

Answer: Recovery

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 25, 2024

Answer: Subsequent capsulectomy

March 25, 2024

Answer: Subsequent capsulectomy

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