I'm in my 50's. I had breast implants for 35 years with proper replacement maintenance. I struggled with capsular and opted to remove my implants and give my body a break, I am wanting to put my implants back in after a year break. Has anyone done this with success with stopping the capsular?
October 26, 2022
Answer: Capsular contracture Dear Diligent954426, capsular contracture happens. In fact, every implant has a capsule form around it, its just a certain percentage develop thick capsules. There is a lot we don't know about it actually. Some think that bacteria that gets on the implant during insertion can increase the risk. Thats why we use a Keller Funnel in our practice to reduce that possibility. Our capsular contracture rate is less than 2% because we use a keller funnel as well as meticulous operating room techniques. Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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October 26, 2022
Answer: Capsular contracture Dear Diligent954426, capsular contracture happens. In fact, every implant has a capsule form around it, its just a certain percentage develop thick capsules. There is a lot we don't know about it actually. Some think that bacteria that gets on the implant during insertion can increase the risk. Thats why we use a Keller Funnel in our practice to reduce that possibility. Our capsular contracture rate is less than 2% because we use a keller funnel as well as meticulous operating room techniques. Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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October 24, 2022
Answer: Breast implants Yes. If any of the old capsule can be removed it’s worth removing. If the original implants were above the muscle, go below the muscle this time. And use saline instead of silicone. They have a much lower incidence of capsule.
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October 24, 2022
Answer: Breast implants Yes. If any of the old capsule can be removed it’s worth removing. If the original implants were above the muscle, go below the muscle this time. And use saline instead of silicone. They have a much lower incidence of capsule.
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