Can someone please explain what the "popcorn" method is for closing a pocket in a breast augmentation?

Implants that are too far to the side can be fixed by moving the implants to the proper position and sewing closed the lateral pocket.  Using a textured implant helps maintain the new position. This can be done with an under the breast incision or sometimes with an incision under the areola

I appreciate your question.This is method of closing off the pocket (making it smaller) by cauterizing the capsule which shrinks it.I use tis very often to avoid dermal matrixThe best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative breast surgery.best of luck!Dr Schwartz

involves using a cautery to burn the excess capsule then over-sewing the good edges together to diminish the size of your implant pocket.  It has been shown to work but I prefer to remove the capsule if possible then sew the tissues together prior to re-closing the capsule with another row of sutures.

Hi,

Thanks for posting your question. I am happy to try and help you. It is
important to remember that a board certified plastic surgeon will be your best
resource when it comes to an accurate assessment of your situation, and
concerns.

Having said that, I have not ever heard of that method? The way to manage too large a breast implant pocket is to sew it closed with internal stitches. They are called capsulorrhaphy stitches.

I hope you found this helpful. As always, ask your PS first about any
questions. Have a great day.

The capsule is the tissue or scar that has formed around your implant. If the implant falls too far to the side on laying down, you may benefit from tightening of the castle. The "popcorn" method involves using the electro cautery device used in surgery to touch the inside of the capsule causing it to variably shrink. It is not likely this will close off the lateral pocket and may require suturing the pocket closed (capsulorrhaphy). Talk with your board certified plastic surgeon about your options and what to expect.i hope this helpsDr. Edwards

You have been doing your research. The so called popcorn technique was conceived
to help in switching from a smooth to a textured breast implant. Smooth implants are generally placed in a
pocket that is bigger than the implant and sometimes the implant will side
around in the pocket or breast implant capsule too much. For this reason and many others the patient
may decide to have their implants changed.
The textured implants do not slide and have a lower capsule contracture
rate so there is a shift to using them.
The popcorn technique simply refers to the sound of the cautery, a snap
and pop, as the capsule is injured to shrink it and hopefully create new scar
that will grow into the texture.



There are some other more effective techniques to get the
texturing to “Velcro” to your body, which is what we want when we switch to a
textured implant. The one that it preferred
by many surgeons is a neo-pocket procedure where a new pocket is created under
or over the old capsule. This gives a little
more control and predictability to the procedure.



I have added a video about textured, gummy bear implants
that may help you as well.



I hope that helps.



Best regards.

In reducing the size of the capsule pocket, it helps to cauterize or bur multiple small areas of the capsule that is to be closed off. This helps to shrink the space and provide a stronger healing after the area is sew shut. I've been doing this technique for 25 years with a better than 90% success rate without using ADM for support.