I've had 2 consultations with 2 different Dr's for breast implant exchange. Dr #1 said he would do a Popcorn Capsuloraphy procedure with implant exchange Dr #2 said he would do a popcorn capsulorrhaphy with implant exchange. Can someone please tell me what the difference is between a Capsulorrhaphy and a Capsuloraphy procedure?
January 27, 2022
Answer: Capsulorrhaphy A capsulorrhaphy is a technique used to reduce the size of a capsule in areas that it is needed. It is commonly referred to in breast implant revision surgery where it is used to reshape a breast implant pocket by tightening up areas of the capsule that forms around a breast implant. This can be done by the popcorn technique or with sutures or both. The term is normally used with two R's, and so the term capsuloraphy that you refer to is simply missing one of the R's. All the best to you. Dr. Nancy de Kleer
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January 27, 2022
Answer: Capsulorrhaphy A capsulorrhaphy is a technique used to reduce the size of a capsule in areas that it is needed. It is commonly referred to in breast implant revision surgery where it is used to reshape a breast implant pocket by tightening up areas of the capsule that forms around a breast implant. This can be done by the popcorn technique or with sutures or both. The term is normally used with two R's, and so the term capsuloraphy that you refer to is simply missing one of the R's. All the best to you. Dr. Nancy de Kleer
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January 26, 2022
Answer: Spelling Thanks for your question! It was likely just a typo. "Capsulorrhaphy" is the correct spelling for the procedure. Make sure to look at B&A photos and reviews. Good luck!
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January 26, 2022
Answer: Spelling Thanks for your question! It was likely just a typo. "Capsulorrhaphy" is the correct spelling for the procedure. Make sure to look at B&A photos and reviews. Good luck!
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January 26, 2022
Answer: Popcorn Capsulorrhaphy There is no difference except the spelling is incorrect. A capsulorrhaphy and spelled with 2 r's and a h. I wrote the very first paper on capsulorrhaphy in 1999 and have performed thousands of these procedures. Typically, popcorn capsulorrhaphies do not work and are waste of time. I would search for a plastic surgeon in your area has extensive experience with breast revision surgery and capsulorrhaphies. Best wishes to you.
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January 26, 2022
Answer: Popcorn Capsulorrhaphy There is no difference except the spelling is incorrect. A capsulorrhaphy and spelled with 2 r's and a h. I wrote the very first paper on capsulorrhaphy in 1999 and have performed thousands of these procedures. Typically, popcorn capsulorrhaphies do not work and are waste of time. I would search for a plastic surgeon in your area has extensive experience with breast revision surgery and capsulorrhaphies. Best wishes to you.
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