How do I know if I just would need my implants removed versus capsulectomy, enbloc, or capsulotomy? My saline implants are 23 years old so I'm thinking they have had their time. Not sure if my graves, plaque and inverse psoriasis, and constant inflamed red eyes are from my implants or what? I am 56 years old and a fit, active woman. I also have constant tiredness but not sure if thats related to implants or menopause. I certainly am VERY confused on what my next step should be.
August 9, 2023
Answer: Capsules and capsules surgerys Dear Exquisite687809, Based on the information you shared, I recommend removing the implants. Implants are not intended to last for a lifetime. I always advise my breast augmentation patients that they need follow-up consultations in the long term. Performing a capsulectomy is unnecessary in the absence of capsule pathology or disease. Performing a capsulectomy can harbor the risk of lung injury, more bleeding, and increasing surgical time. No clinical study shows superiority in symptom relief when performing capsulectomy against other capsule surgeries. En bloc is an oncological term. Intended to describe an oncological surgery for cancer patients. I recommend you visit a board-certified plastic surgeon to make a surgical plan.
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August 9, 2023
Answer: Capsules and capsules surgerys Dear Exquisite687809, Based on the information you shared, I recommend removing the implants. Implants are not intended to last for a lifetime. I always advise my breast augmentation patients that they need follow-up consultations in the long term. Performing a capsulectomy is unnecessary in the absence of capsule pathology or disease. Performing a capsulectomy can harbor the risk of lung injury, more bleeding, and increasing surgical time. No clinical study shows superiority in symptom relief when performing capsulectomy against other capsule surgeries. En bloc is an oncological term. Intended to describe an oncological surgery for cancer patients. I recommend you visit a board-certified plastic surgeon to make a surgical plan.
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June 30, 2023
Answer: Understood confusion Dear Exquisite,
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June 30, 2023
Answer: Understood confusion Dear Exquisite,
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