Follow-up Question: What happens if the capsule is left in during explant?

January 7, 2017

34 yrs old. Saline implants placed July 2015 via armpit. Breast are soft & squishy, no pain, no hardening & no actual problems with the implants. However I believe they are making me sick and want to remove them. What happens if the capsule is left in? I'm nervous about this procedure and want the best for myself. My surgeon said he won't be removing it. I read so many other stories where some are left in and some not. Will leaving it in cause me future issues?

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January 10, 2017

Answer: Removal

January 10, 2017

Answer: Removal

January 9, 2017

Answer: You can leave capsule behind

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January 9, 2017

Answer: You can leave capsule behind

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