Can capsulectomy and pocket expansion be done at the same time?

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6 months ago I had a revision BA to replace small saline implants with silicone implants. My doctor performed a capsulotomy on both sides to accommodate the larger implants. Immediately after surgery, I noticed that the right breast had a smaller pocket than the left and confirmed this with the doctor. Since then I’ve developed CC On right side. I’m getting a capsulectomy surgery on right side and was wondering if a capsulotomy can be done at the same time to increase the pocket to match left?

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear thatgirl225,
I understand your concern. It is best however that you consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to determine whether you can have several aesthetic surgeries in one session, as this would depend on various factors including but not limited to your general health condition, the type of anesthesia that will be used, and the type of surgeries that will be performed among others.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

With a capsulectomy, the capsule will be removed so there won't be a reason for the capsulotomy which just opens the capsule.

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

Yes, the pocket can also be made larger at the same surgery as removing all of the scar tissues. This is easy to do if it is needed.

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