Capsule after breast implant exchange?

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Hi there. How long does it take the capsule to re form over a new implant after breast implant exchange,

Mathew A. Plant, MD, FRCSC · Answer

Generally capsules start to form within a few weeks after a breast implant is placed but like all scar takes a year or so to mature/form the final capsule. For a breast implant exchange it would depend if the existing capsule was removed or not. If it was removed then its a similar timeline but in many exchanges the capsule isn't removed and will be there from the previous implant. Hope that helps!!

Shana Kalaria, MD · Answer

It depends on what was done at the time of the implant exchange. If it was just a simple implant exchange, then the old capsule will already be there and will be reformed immediately. If a capsulectomy was performed then it will take at least a couple months for the capsule to reform.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Capsular development can vary greatly to a few weeks to several months. Hopefully your capsule will stay thin and allow the implant to move. Avoiding infection and bleeding early on is important. Follow your post operative instructions in regards to massage.

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