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

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October 28, 2024

Answer: Surgery

October 28, 2024

Answer: Surgery

October 25, 2024

Answer: Capsule removal

October 25, 2024

Answer: Capsule removal

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