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Is a capsulectomy only performed on the side with capsular contracture or is it standard to do both? (photos)

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healthynewmeJan 12, 2015

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.

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