Can total capsulectomy be performed through the areolas only?

February 8, 2021
Asked By:hlnyun83 in Los Angeles, CA

I got my implants through my areolas and now I want to explant. Can the Dr perform total capsulectomy through areolas only? I don't want additional scars.

Answers (6)

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March 8, 2021

Answer: Removal

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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March 8, 2021

Answer: Removal

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 10, 2021

Answer: Explant alone frequently results in dissatisfaction

Gary M. Horndeski, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 10, 2021

Answer: Explant alone frequently results in dissatisfaction

Gary M. Horndeski, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 10, 2021

Answer: Capsulectomy

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 10, 2021

Answer: Capsulectomy

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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February 10, 2021

Answer: Can total capsulectomy be performed through the areolas only?

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February 10, 2021

Answer: Can total capsulectomy be performed through the areolas only?

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February 9, 2021

Answer: Can total capsulectomy be performed through the areolas only?

Kenneth Hughes, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 9, 2021

Answer: Can total capsulectomy be performed through the areolas only?

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