I have two ruptured silicone implants - and one CC - one surgeon saying he would try to remove all intact - but won't know until he gets in there - not sure if he would use drains or not and if capsule was stuck to chest would remove as much as possible as not to cause damage - other dr will remove implants do capsule removal scrape etc Sounded so barbaric - have drains for sure -
Answer: Depends Capsulectomoes are not always necessary. Sometimes they can be left in, removed in part or removed totally. Trust your surgeon to make the best judgement during the surgery.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Total vs. partial capsulectomy Hello! It is definitely ok and routine to leave part of the capsule on the chest wall to avoid damage to the chest area. This will not create a problem. The surgery is not as barbaric as it might seem. All that is done is removal of the implants as well as the scar tissue around them, and then the incision is closed. You will probably feel better after the surgery is done.Good luck!
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Total vs. partial capsulectomy Hello! It is definitely ok and routine to leave part of the capsule on the chest wall to avoid damage to the chest area. This will not create a problem. The surgery is not as barbaric as it might seem. All that is done is removal of the implants as well as the scar tissue around them, and then the incision is closed. You will probably feel better after the surgery is done.Good luck!
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February 4, 2023
Answer: Ok to leave part of the capsule? Depending on how thick the capsule is, it can sometimes be difficult to remove all of the capsule without causing excessive damage in the process which can require drains and can even injure the chest wall (the part of the capsule that is on the chest was is known as the posterior portion of the capsule). There should not be a problem with leaving the posterior part of the capsule if it cannot easily and safely be removed and as long as the front and side parts of the capsule are removed (anterior and medial/lateral portions) you should have no problems. Best of luck with your surgery!
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Answer: Ok to leave part of the capsule? Depending on how thick the capsule is, it can sometimes be difficult to remove all of the capsule without causing excessive damage in the process which can require drains and can even injure the chest wall (the part of the capsule that is on the chest was is known as the posterior portion of the capsule). There should not be a problem with leaving the posterior part of the capsule if it cannot easily and safely be removed and as long as the front and side parts of the capsule are removed (anterior and medial/lateral portions) you should have no problems. Best of luck with your surgery!
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Answer: Breast Revision I perform many breast revision surgeries. I try and remove most if not all of the capsule. If the capsule is very thin I try not to remove it but usually it is thick and needs to be removed if I am doing a remove and replacement with new implants. It is safe to try and not remove the capsule if it is stuck to the rib cage. Can cause bleeding and pain. I use drains most of the time when removing and exchanging and doing a removal of the capsule. Best to get as much of the capsule out as possible. Best to find a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to do the procedure. Good luck, Andrew Cohen, MD
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Answer: Breast Revision I perform many breast revision surgeries. I try and remove most if not all of the capsule. If the capsule is very thin I try not to remove it but usually it is thick and needs to be removed if I am doing a remove and replacement with new implants. It is safe to try and not remove the capsule if it is stuck to the rib cage. Can cause bleeding and pain. I use drains most of the time when removing and exchanging and doing a removal of the capsule. Best to get as much of the capsule out as possible. Best to find a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to do the procedure. Good luck, Andrew Cohen, MD
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May 6, 2015
Answer: Capsule issue Sometimes the entire capsule can not be removed because of its tight adherence to the chest wall, or when the tissues are very thin. Drains are sometimes used.
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May 6, 2015
Answer: Capsule issue Sometimes the entire capsule can not be removed because of its tight adherence to the chest wall, or when the tissues are very thin. Drains are sometimes used.
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