Are capsules removed at all during an implant exchange?

December 30, 2022
Asked By:Intuitive7188 in Kansas City, Missouri

Are capsules removed at all during an exchange? I’m having some pail in right breast and a doc said I’m prob grade 2 for capsule contraction but they don’t remove all ogf it during an exchange? Will a replacement help with the pain or do people usually do full capulectomies with exchange?

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January 4, 2023

Answer: Capsules

January 4, 2023

Answer: Capsules

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