What happens to any remaining scar tissue after a complete capsulectomy? Does it eliminate itself from the body if it is stuck to ribs, or does it stay? I am interested in breast implant removal en-bloc and am concerned if all the scar tissue can't be removed.
Answer: Remaining Scar Tissue After Capsulectomy? Hello! Thank you for your question! It is a matter of surgeon preference as well as what is seen during your procedure that will determine whether or not a complete capsulectomy is performed. If significant capsule formation is seen intraoperatively, a full capsule removal may be warranted with a drain in order to completely remove all of the tissue and allow better adherence of your breast back to its normal anatomic position down on your chest wall. If minimal contracture is seen, it may be possible to leave the capsule, or place cuts within the capsule to allow better adherence. It truly is dependent on what is seen with your capsule and the issues that may be causing you to have such a procedure (e.g., contracture from rutptured implant vs pain vs simple pocket adjustment, etc). Without knowing your issues and without an examination, it is difficult to tell you what may be the best thing for you. I tend to favor performing capsulectomies (in an en bloc fashion) in order to create a fresh pocket, reshape the pocket, allow better shape and adherence of the overlying breast. I would discuss your issues with your plastic surgeon who will assist you in determining the right modality for you. Hope that this helps! Best wishes!
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Answer: Remaining Scar Tissue After Capsulectomy? Hello! Thank you for your question! It is a matter of surgeon preference as well as what is seen during your procedure that will determine whether or not a complete capsulectomy is performed. If significant capsule formation is seen intraoperatively, a full capsule removal may be warranted with a drain in order to completely remove all of the tissue and allow better adherence of your breast back to its normal anatomic position down on your chest wall. If minimal contracture is seen, it may be possible to leave the capsule, or place cuts within the capsule to allow better adherence. It truly is dependent on what is seen with your capsule and the issues that may be causing you to have such a procedure (e.g., contracture from rutptured implant vs pain vs simple pocket adjustment, etc). Without knowing your issues and without an examination, it is difficult to tell you what may be the best thing for you. I tend to favor performing capsulectomies (in an en bloc fashion) in order to create a fresh pocket, reshape the pocket, allow better shape and adherence of the overlying breast. I would discuss your issues with your plastic surgeon who will assist you in determining the right modality for you. Hope that this helps! Best wishes!
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Answer: Breast Implant Removal Good day! For your guidance, the removal of the capsule will enable the surgeon to remove as much silicone as reasonable without creating significant deformity. However, this operation may require a larger incision and longer surgery and recovery time. General anesthesia is usually necessary and subsequently all of the costs associated with this operation will be higher. Do not hesitate to ask your doctor if this is the right route for you and discuss realistic goals and expectations. Best of luck! #RealSelf100
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Answer: Breast Implant Removal Good day! For your guidance, the removal of the capsule will enable the surgeon to remove as much silicone as reasonable without creating significant deformity. However, this operation may require a larger incision and longer surgery and recovery time. General anesthesia is usually necessary and subsequently all of the costs associated with this operation will be higher. Do not hesitate to ask your doctor if this is the right route for you and discuss realistic goals and expectations. Best of luck! #RealSelf100
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September 23, 2015
Answer: Eventually tissue will remodel and soften. Every effort is made to remove the entire capsule when plastic surgeons perform total capsulectomies.Unfortunately, small amounts of capsule are occasionally left behind.In addition, capsule removal may be associated with secondary complications such as bleeding and rarely, perforation of the chest wall.For this reason, remnants of the capsule may be left behind on the chest wall surface.Under these circumstances, it may not be safe to remove the capsule from the anterior chest wall.When capsule remnants are left behind they form scar tissue which eventually remodels and softens.This doesn’t generally create long term problems for patients and wounds tend to heal without difficulty, even when small amounts of capsule are left behind.If you’re considering capsulectomy surgery, it’s important to discuss these issues in detail with your plastic surgeon.Your surgeon should be able to discuss this in detail and alleviate any anxiety that you may have.
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September 23, 2015
Answer: Eventually tissue will remodel and soften. Every effort is made to remove the entire capsule when plastic surgeons perform total capsulectomies.Unfortunately, small amounts of capsule are occasionally left behind.In addition, capsule removal may be associated with secondary complications such as bleeding and rarely, perforation of the chest wall.For this reason, remnants of the capsule may be left behind on the chest wall surface.Under these circumstances, it may not be safe to remove the capsule from the anterior chest wall.When capsule remnants are left behind they form scar tissue which eventually remodels and softens.This doesn’t generally create long term problems for patients and wounds tend to heal without difficulty, even when small amounts of capsule are left behind.If you’re considering capsulectomy surgery, it’s important to discuss these issues in detail with your plastic surgeon.Your surgeon should be able to discuss this in detail and alleviate any anxiety that you may have.
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September 6, 2015
Answer: Capsulectomy Removes Abnormal Internal Scar Tissue
Complete capsulectomy for all practical purposes means removal of all internal scar tissue. Your body as a part of natural part of healing under ideal circumstances will make a new thin and supple capsule rather than a thick stiff one that was removed.
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September 6, 2015
Answer: Capsulectomy Removes Abnormal Internal Scar Tissue
Complete capsulectomy for all practical purposes means removal of all internal scar tissue. Your body as a part of natural part of healing under ideal circumstances will make a new thin and supple capsule rather than a thick stiff one that was removed.
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February 1, 2011
Answer: Scar tissue history after breast implant removal
Scar tissue tends to dissipate over time through a process called scar maturation. It will generally be thin and soften as long as most of the foreign body is removed.
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February 1, 2011
Answer: Scar tissue history after breast implant removal
Scar tissue tends to dissipate over time through a process called scar maturation. It will generally be thin and soften as long as most of the foreign body is removed.
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