A mammogram showed I have category c breast density (I'm aware this is a normal finding). I am wondering if this will make it more difficult for a surgeon to perform a total capsulectomy? (I have capsular contracture from 275cc textured, silicone, subpectoral implants which are causing me a lot of pain, and is the reason for the capsulectomy).
Answer: Capsulectomy Hello, it doesn’t affect capsulectomy in general. Thin breast tissue is more challenging than thick breast tissue.
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Answer: Capsulectomy Hello, it doesn’t affect capsulectomy in general. Thin breast tissue is more challenging than thick breast tissue.
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Answer: Not Necessarily Having dense breast tissue is unlikely to affect your capsulectomy procedure. There is a natural plane between the breast tissue and the capsule. This plan is often made more clear by the capsule present in capsular contracture because the hard, calcified capsule separates itself naturally from the breast tissue. Because of this, performing a complete capsulectomy on a breast that is has severe capsular contracture is often easier than performing a capsulectomy on someone that has a very soft capsule.
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Answer: Not Necessarily Having dense breast tissue is unlikely to affect your capsulectomy procedure. There is a natural plane between the breast tissue and the capsule. This plan is often made more clear by the capsule present in capsular contracture because the hard, calcified capsule separates itself naturally from the breast tissue. Because of this, performing a complete capsulectomy on a breast that is has severe capsular contracture is often easier than performing a capsulectomy on someone that has a very soft capsule.
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September 3, 2024
Answer: Breast density and the effects on explant surgery. The mammogram is meant to pick up breast cancer and any mass of the breast needs to be worked up at the breast center. Once breast cancer is ruled out, then one can plan on getting the proper explant. You do not want to be finding out at the time of explant that one has breast cancer. The breast tissue is above the muscle and the implants are below the muscle, so these are two different regions and the breast density will not affect the total capsulectomy/EN BLOC procedure.
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September 3, 2024
Answer: Breast density and the effects on explant surgery. The mammogram is meant to pick up breast cancer and any mass of the breast needs to be worked up at the breast center. Once breast cancer is ruled out, then one can plan on getting the proper explant. You do not want to be finding out at the time of explant that one has breast cancer. The breast tissue is above the muscle and the implants are below the muscle, so these are two different regions and the breast density will not affect the total capsulectomy/EN BLOC procedure.
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February 20, 2023
Answer: Capsulectomy Your breast density should not impact your ability to have a successful capsulectomy. Be sure to select an experienced board certified plastic surgeon near you for your procedure. I encourage you to ask questions as it is important to feel comfortable and confident as you prepare for surgery.
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February 20, 2023
Answer: Capsulectomy Your breast density should not impact your ability to have a successful capsulectomy. Be sure to select an experienced board certified plastic surgeon near you for your procedure. I encourage you to ask questions as it is important to feel comfortable and confident as you prepare for surgery.
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February 18, 2023
Answer: Does dense breast tissue (category c) affect capsulectomy? Hello @twotonebeauty, thank you for your question. Is does not affect capsulectomy if you are in safe and experience hands. Dense breast tissue can make it more challenging to perform the procedure because the tissue is more difficult to penetrate and dissect. Expertise, surgical technique, and knowledge are very important. In my opinion a breast implant removal should be combined with immediate breast enhancement to reposition the mammary tissue and improve projection of the upper pole and medial areas using the BRALAN Technique (Breast Reconstruction Anatomical Lift Augmentation) since the results will be adequate in terms of aesthetics and have a minimal scar in the shape of an L and that is the way I approach a Breast implant Removal. If you are considering a breast explantation, consultation with a plastic surgeon who is experienced in this procedure is essential to ensure optimal results. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS. American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science” Member (IFATS), Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery member (SCCP)
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February 18, 2023
Answer: Does dense breast tissue (category c) affect capsulectomy? Hello @twotonebeauty, thank you for your question. Is does not affect capsulectomy if you are in safe and experience hands. Dense breast tissue can make it more challenging to perform the procedure because the tissue is more difficult to penetrate and dissect. Expertise, surgical technique, and knowledge are very important. In my opinion a breast implant removal should be combined with immediate breast enhancement to reposition the mammary tissue and improve projection of the upper pole and medial areas using the BRALAN Technique (Breast Reconstruction Anatomical Lift Augmentation) since the results will be adequate in terms of aesthetics and have a minimal scar in the shape of an L and that is the way I approach a Breast implant Removal. If you are considering a breast explantation, consultation with a plastic surgeon who is experienced in this procedure is essential to ensure optimal results. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS. American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science” Member (IFATS), Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery member (SCCP)
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