Breast implant revision - do I need to have the capsule removed?
October 24, 2024
Asked By:munirah97x in Al Kuwayt, Al Asimah Governate, Kuwait
Hello, just wanted to ask my surgeon will do me breast implant revision for size increase only I did two previous surgery also for size one 330 second 450 , my surgeon told me to remove capsule even if it’s thin because it’s been there for 8 years , other surgeon said removing capsule will increase capsular contracture risk and other said removing it will decrease for new capsule to form , please give me an advice which one is right Thankyou
Answers (6)
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Yes, it is possible to change from sub glandular to sub muscular back to sub glandular. However, you have not provided photographs or told us your bra size. 650 cc implants are quite large and heavy. In the sub glandular position, the only thing holding the implants up is the skin envelope. ...
Saline implants do tend to have more issues with rippling than there silicone counterparts. As you have pointed out, this can be more apparent in patients who have very little breast tissue. Choosing a Duel- plane allowing for implant coverage with pectoralis muscle can help this to some degree....
Hello I’m assuming the implants are currently sub muscular in position? If so, either plan would be a reasonable option. What is important in the correction of symmastia is a pocket change. In my experience, creation of a neo subpectoral pocket can be challenging if you have a very thin c...
