I want to have my boobs redone after having two kids to fix asymmetry. I have no signs of capsular contracture but I do have bio cell recalled implants (no symptoms of ALCL or BII). My surgeon recommended a capsulectomy with lift and reimplant. Everything I see online talks about capsulectomys in relation to bii, alcl and casuals contracture. I’m going purely for cosmetics, & although my implants are recalled, Im asymptomatic. Necessary or no?? Can I refuse a capsulectomy or is it his choic
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Your implants are large and you have little breast tissue to hide the implants. It would have been much better to go with smaller implants behind the muscle. Mesh might be helpful to give a little more tissue in the thin areas. Do not go bigger for this will look worse.
Dear Easygoing467984,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper...
These balls are much too large and heavy for your frame and tissue, and 900 cc's will still be too large and heavy. However, you have now stretched your own tissue thinly and may have to stay with large implants. Your surgeon can examine you to see if a lift is an option. It might not be safe to...
