My doc did not remove capsules when he performed breast implant removal and lift. Is it true that they will be dissolved?

Capsules are often left behind after breast implant removal as long as there are no issues with them or the implants.  If there is a rupture, thickened capsules, or evidence of contracture they should be removed along with the implants.

If I can safely remove a capsule at the time of explantation, I will do so. Some capsules, however, are very thin and can be adherent to the underlying tissues, especially if the implant were under the muscle. Removing this type of capsule can cause more problems than benefit. The capsule is made up of collagen fibers and is a normal reaction to a foreign body, whether a breast implant, pacemaker, or hip prothesis. Removing the foreign body removes the body's stimulus to make a capsule, so it isn't always necessary to remove the entire capsule.