I am a 40 year old woman ,who is considering doing a breast augmentation w/saline implant . I am concern of my breast becoming capsule. What are the chances this happening?
Answer: Capsular contracture Dear norma.peralta,Capsular contracture happens. In fact, every implant has a capsule form around it, its just a certain percentage develop thick capsules. There is a lot we don't know about it actually. Some think that bacteria that gets on the implant during insertion can increase the risk. Thats why we use a Keller Funnel in our practice to reduce that possibility. Our capsular contracture rate is less than 2% because we use a keller funnel as well as meticulous operating room techniques.Daniel Barrett, MD
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Answer: Capsular contracture Dear norma.peralta,Capsular contracture happens. In fact, every implant has a capsule form around it, its just a certain percentage develop thick capsules. There is a lot we don't know about it actually. Some think that bacteria that gets on the implant during insertion can increase the risk. Thats why we use a Keller Funnel in our practice to reduce that possibility. Our capsular contracture rate is less than 2% because we use a keller funnel as well as meticulous operating room techniques.Daniel Barrett, MD
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April 29, 2018
Answer: Saline implants saline implants placed under the muscle have a significantly lower incidence of capsular contracture than silicone. Why this is the case we don't know. I actually prefer saline because of the low capsule rate.
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April 29, 2018
Answer: Saline implants saline implants placed under the muscle have a significantly lower incidence of capsular contracture than silicone. Why this is the case we don't know. I actually prefer saline because of the low capsule rate.
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April 28, 2018
Answer: What are the chances of my breast implant becoming encapsulated? 40 years old considering saline implants. hello thank you for your question and provided informaton as welll..
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April 28, 2018
Answer: What are the chances of my breast implant becoming encapsulated? 40 years old considering saline implants. hello thank you for your question and provided informaton as welll..
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April 26, 2018
Answer: Breast implants and capsular contracture The chances of capsular contracture after breast augmentation is low especially when the implants are placed behind the muscle. I have had only 4 patients out of 6500 with this.Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author
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April 26, 2018
Answer: Breast implants and capsular contracture The chances of capsular contracture after breast augmentation is low especially when the implants are placed behind the muscle. I have had only 4 patients out of 6500 with this.Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author
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Answer: What are the chances of developing a #capsularcontracture after #breastaugmentation with #salineimplants? All implants cause the body to form a layer of tissue called the capsule. When the capsule thickens, tightens, and squeezes or distorts the implant (with or without pain), it is referred to as a capsular contracture (or "capcon" for short). Capcon rates have recently been shown to be lower with inframammary incisions and the overall rate of contracture seems to be lowering in this era of cohesive gel implants. Saline implants will tend to feel firmer (even if no capcon is present) than silicone, so that is something to be considered. The main advantages of saline tend to be:1. If they leak, you know they are leaking (the implant deflates) and it is only salt water, and2. They are cheaper.Overall, however, most surgeons agree that silicone implants give a softer, more natural feel and seem to conform better to the surgical pocket. Make sure you are being adequately informed of your options before picking your implant.
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Answer: What are the chances of developing a #capsularcontracture after #breastaugmentation with #salineimplants? All implants cause the body to form a layer of tissue called the capsule. When the capsule thickens, tightens, and squeezes or distorts the implant (with or without pain), it is referred to as a capsular contracture (or "capcon" for short). Capcon rates have recently been shown to be lower with inframammary incisions and the overall rate of contracture seems to be lowering in this era of cohesive gel implants. Saline implants will tend to feel firmer (even if no capcon is present) than silicone, so that is something to be considered. The main advantages of saline tend to be:1. If they leak, you know they are leaking (the implant deflates) and it is only salt water, and2. They are cheaper.Overall, however, most surgeons agree that silicone implants give a softer, more natural feel and seem to conform better to the surgical pocket. Make sure you are being adequately informed of your options before picking your implant.
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