I have around 223cc silicon implants on each side. I've talked to 2 surgeons and one told me areolar incision is the only way surgeon can see well enough to do a good en bloc capsulectomy while the other told me inframammary incision is the only way to completely get the capsule out. So now I'm confused. I feel like whoever I ask will simply tell me the technique they use is the best way for a complete capsulectomy. I am just looking for an unbiased, objective answer. Thank you!
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Removal of breast implants, intact or ruptured, may have positive implications if patients are symptomatic. A constellation of symptoms associated with breast implant illness, and autoimmune disease are considered when treating patients who have breast implants and are concerned about foreign...
Whether or not you want to do a lift with your explant depends completely on your goals. With explant alone, you can likely expect the areolas will shrink (because they are no longer being stretched out by the implant), so any asymmetry that you see now will become less obvious. Your nipple...
Dear nenee,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination but if you have symptoms caused by your implants, en-block removal might be the best option. In cases like yours, I always try to remove implants and complete capsules at the same time. If you are considering a surgery, I...
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