Can Breast Implant Removal be done WITHOUT Capsulectomy? (photos)

Hi @HikerTriker, thank you for your question. I believe that any time an explant is performed a complete capsulectomy is essential, regardless if the technique is en bloc, as long as the entire capsule is removed and the tissue is sent to pathology after removal. This will prevent future inflammatory responses in your body because the capsules do not resorb over time. Here is a video that sheds more light on the subject. Best regards.

Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS. Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS), Member of the International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science" (IFATS), Member of the Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery (SCCP).

If your capsules are thin, the implants only can be removed. If you have saline implants, they can be removed under local in the office. The saline implants would be first drained and then removed. However, there is an increased risk of seroma if the capsules are left. If you have textured implants, you might want to have the capsules removed. I would suggest meeting with a surgeon and discussing your options.

Good morning,
Yes indeed- you may explant without capsulectomy, place a drain in each pocket for five days, and then compress for 12 weeks in a nice sports bra. I just did this not too long ago for a local female plastic surgeon in my community. The surgery is quick and easy and the recovery is very brief!