What can I expect after capsulectomy (look, recovery)? (photos)

February 3, 2019
Asked By:jeur1 in Los Angeles, CA

I got implants 3 years ago (295mf anatomical, textured). I didn't have any problem so far (my breast are soft), i just decided to take them out. Surgeon want to do total capsulectomy. I wonder: how much pain is going to be and how much is the recovery time, will i be able to return to work after 14 days and how my breasts will look after that (i am afraid for deformations) - my surgeon told me, that he didn't have a lot cases like this (usually girls want to replace implants with new).THANKS!

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February 5, 2019

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February 5, 2019

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February 5, 2019

Answer: Implant removal

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February 5, 2019

Answer: Implant removal

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Answer: Recovery

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February 4, 2019

Answer: What can I expect after capsulectomy (look, recovery)?

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February 4, 2019

Answer: What can I expect after capsulectomy (look, recovery)?

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