I have silicone implants with rupture. I want them removed en bloc, without replacement. No lift. Met with a doc, have concerns

August 24, 2018
Asked By:belladuo in New York, NY

1. I was told it may not be possible to remove everything via en bloc but I would still have a full capsulectomy. Is that good enough given I have a rupture to prevent contamination from free silicone to surrounding tissue? 2. I was told there will be no drains because aesthetically everything will heal nicer, because everything wont be be sucked down from the drainage. Is this safe/recommended? Also, is it necessary to be on antibiotics during recovery or is during surgery alone enough?

Answers (13)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
MOST RECENT
September 10, 2018

Answer: I have silicone implants with rupture. I want them removed en bloc, without replacement. No lift. Met with a doc, have concerns

1 person found this helpful
Tom J. Pousti, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
MOST RECENT
September 10, 2018

Answer: I have silicone implants with rupture. I want them removed en bloc, without replacement. No lift. Met with a doc, have concerns

1 person found this helpful
Tom J. Pousti, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 26, 2018

Answer: I think he's right

Leland Deane, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 26, 2018

Answer: I think he's right

Leland Deane, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 9, 2018

Answer: En bloc capsulectomy with explantation done by an expert is the only way

Gary Lawton, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 9, 2018

Answer: En bloc capsulectomy with explantation done by an expert is the only way

Gary Lawton, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

Recommended reading

En Bloc Capsulectomy

Everything you need to know about En Bloc Capsulectomy

  • 95% worth it
  • 220.0k reviews
  • Avg cost: $11,464
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
August 27, 2018

Answer: Breast implant removal

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 27, 2018

Answer: Breast implant removal

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 27, 2018

Answer: Explantation frequently requires lift

Gary M. Horndeski, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 27, 2018

Answer: Explantation frequently requires lift

Gary M. Horndeski, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

Recommended reading

En Bloc Capsulectomy

Everything you need to know about En Bloc Capsulectomy

  • 95% worth it
  • 220.0k reviews
  • Avg cost: $11,464
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT