Capsules too thin for en bloc explant or full capsulectomy - How would you manager the intracapsular rupture of a 29yo implant?

July 20, 2019
Asked By:catfficionado in Vancouver, BC

Hello all, If capsules are deemed too thin for either en bloc explant or full capsulectomy, how would you manage the intracapsular rupture of a 29-year-old sub-pectoral silicone implant? Thank you very much for your insights.

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July 22, 2019

Answer: Capsules too thin for en bloc explant or full capsulectomy - How would you manager the intracapsular rupture of a 29yo implant?

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Nelson Castillo, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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July 22, 2019

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Nelson Castillo, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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December 10, 2019

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Mathew A. Plant, MD, FRCSCCertified Plastic Surgeon
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December 10, 2019

Answer: Capsules too thin for en bloc explant or full capsulectomy - How would you manager the intracapsular rupture of a 29yo implant?

Mathew A. Plant, MD, FRCSCCertified Plastic Surgeon
October 28, 2019

Answer: Implant removal

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 28, 2019

Answer: Implant removal

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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July 24, 2019

Answer: Capsules

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Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 24, 2019

Answer: Capsules

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Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 23, 2019

Answer: Capsules too thin for en bloc explant or full capsulectomy - How would you manager the intracapsular rupture of a 29yo implant

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Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 23, 2019

Answer: Capsules too thin for en bloc explant or full capsulectomy - How would you manager the intracapsular rupture of a 29yo implant

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Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 22, 2019

Answer: Capsule removal determined by the surgeon

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Gary M. Horndeski, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 22, 2019

Answer: Capsule removal determined by the surgeon

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Gary M. Horndeski, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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