How long approximately does Implant removal and bilateral capsulectomy surgery take?

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I am soon going to have Implant removal and bilateral capsulectomy. I have had PIP implants since 2006 and the full capsulectomy has been advised. I have been to see two surgeons and received different info on the time for this procedure. One saying only 45 minutes and the other 2-2.5 hours so I am not feeling confident in the procedure at the moment.

Stephanie Beidler Teotia, MD · Answer

I would estimate 2-3 hours depending on amount of capsule and whether or not the implant(s) are ruptured.  45 minutes for this surgery seems unlikely.  Be sure to clarify that capsulectomy, and not just implant removal is being planned.

Gary L. Ross, MBChB, FRCS · Answer

Sometimes enbloc removal can take 45 minutes and sometimes it can take 2 hours. All depends also on whether you are having any other combinations / lifts / fat transfer etc and it can taken even longer in this scenario. It would be better to concentrate on what your PS can achieve and get him/her to show you examples of his/her work and make a decision on results not necessarily surgical time.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

The procedure can vary but in general it may take 2-3 hours. 45 minutes seems a bit quick.  Good luck...

Robert Whitfield, MD · Answer

I give each person a a range of 2-2.5 hours when removing the capsule en block for silicone gels that may or may not be ruptured.  If the capsule is very firm and the implant is know to be ruptured then these cases invariably will take longer.

Susan Kolb, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Full capsulectomy usually takes 3 to 4 hours unless the capsule is very tight and calcified.  If you are ill, then you will need total capsulectomy (which not all surgeons can do), antifungals for several months, immune and endocrine support, treatment of co infections and detoxification of chemicals and silicone in order to recover your health.

How long approximately does Implant removal and bilateral capsulectomy surgery take?

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