If I do not wish to get new implants, is it best to remove the capsule on both or just the CC side? Or does it matter? One side is very hard like a baseball, the other side feels rather squishy and may have a rupture. I think I want to have the explantation, then wait to see if I will need a lift. My implants are McGhan, textured, round silicone from 1991.
Answer: Capsular contracture Generally I if there is an issue with capsular contracture on only one side, and the other breast remained with excellent form and without issues, I would focus treatment to that breast only. Most women getting breast augmentation by plastic surgeons love their new look. However, complications sometime arise and getting a thorough evaluation by a Board Certified plastic surgeon is essential. It appears that you have a capsular contracture, which can certainly be corrected by a surgeon with sufficient experience and expertise in revision breast surgery. I hope this was helpful. Please let me me know if you have any other questions regarding the procedure. Thank you and best of luck. Dr. Campbell
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Answer: Capsular contracture Generally I if there is an issue with capsular contracture on only one side, and the other breast remained with excellent form and without issues, I would focus treatment to that breast only. Most women getting breast augmentation by plastic surgeons love their new look. However, complications sometime arise and getting a thorough evaluation by a Board Certified plastic surgeon is essential. It appears that you have a capsular contracture, which can certainly be corrected by a surgeon with sufficient experience and expertise in revision breast surgery. I hope this was helpful. Please let me me know if you have any other questions regarding the procedure. Thank you and best of luck. Dr. Campbell
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Answer: Is a Capsulectomy only performed on the side with capsular contracture or is it standard to do both? Since your implants were placed in 1991, they are now approximately 25 years old. These are also several generations removed from the current technology of breast implants. This alone is an excellent reason to have your implants replaced on both sides. In regards to your capsular contracture, you should consider using a tissue matrix, such as Strattice, on the side that has a capsular contracture. This is because the recurrence rate of capsular contracture in patients such as yourself, undergoing capsulectomy and replacement of the breast implant, is between 50-70% within the first year. I would highly recommend that you have a consultation with a Board Certified plastic surgeon with experience treating these types of issues.
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Answer: Is a Capsulectomy only performed on the side with capsular contracture or is it standard to do both? Since your implants were placed in 1991, they are now approximately 25 years old. These are also several generations removed from the current technology of breast implants. This alone is an excellent reason to have your implants replaced on both sides. In regards to your capsular contracture, you should consider using a tissue matrix, such as Strattice, on the side that has a capsular contracture. This is because the recurrence rate of capsular contracture in patients such as yourself, undergoing capsulectomy and replacement of the breast implant, is between 50-70% within the first year. I would highly recommend that you have a consultation with a Board Certified plastic surgeon with experience treating these types of issues.
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Answer: Bilateral capsulectomy It would be best under these circumstances to have the capsule removed on both sides. This would allow for better symmetry.
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January 15, 2015
Answer: Bilateral capsulectomy It would be best under these circumstances to have the capsule removed on both sides. This would allow for better symmetry.
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January 15, 2015
Answer: Contracture and Rupture Capsular contracture is the result of aggressive scar
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January 15, 2015
Answer: Contracture and Rupture Capsular contracture is the result of aggressive scar
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January 15, 2015
Answer: What to do? Given the age of your implants, it is likely that you have rupture or
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January 15, 2015
Answer: What to do? Given the age of your implants, it is likely that you have rupture or
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