had a breast implant removal and lift 2 weeks ago. Looks great, but I have drainage every day. I asked my doc if he removed capsules since I had my implants for 15 years, he sad its not necessary, they will be absorbed by my body. Is it true?
Answer: Scar tissue does NOT dissolve after you remove breast implants. I published a paper many years ago that identifies that the scar tissue from breast implants does not dissolve after you remove the breast implants. Despite this fact, the presence of the scar tissue is likely NOT the cause for your drainage. I agree with your surgeon that it is not necessary to remove the scar tissue, but very strongly disagree with the statement that the scar tissue dissolves.
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Answer: Scar tissue does NOT dissolve after you remove breast implants. I published a paper many years ago that identifies that the scar tissue from breast implants does not dissolve after you remove the breast implants. Despite this fact, the presence of the scar tissue is likely NOT the cause for your drainage. I agree with your surgeon that it is not necessary to remove the scar tissue, but very strongly disagree with the statement that the scar tissue dissolves.
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Answer: Breast implant removal hello luckysmom525252 The removal of breast implants that have been placed either for cosmetic or reconstructive purposes is a surgical operation. Breast implant removal may be performed as a single surgical procedure or combined with additional procedures, as follows:
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Answer: Breast implant removal hello luckysmom525252 The removal of breast implants that have been placed either for cosmetic or reconstructive purposes is a surgical operation. Breast implant removal may be performed as a single surgical procedure or combined with additional procedures, as follows:
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November 8, 2017
Answer: My doc did not remove capsules when he performed implant removal and lift. Is it true that they will be dissolved? Thank you for sharing your question. This is a difficult question to answer as the quality of your capsules is unknown. If thick, calcified, or otherwise concerning the capsules should be removed. If thin they are unlikely to cause issues and can be left behind. They do not get absorbed. Hope this helps.
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November 8, 2017
Answer: My doc did not remove capsules when he performed implant removal and lift. Is it true that they will be dissolved? Thank you for sharing your question. This is a difficult question to answer as the quality of your capsules is unknown. If thick, calcified, or otherwise concerning the capsules should be removed. If thin they are unlikely to cause issues and can be left behind. They do not get absorbed. Hope this helps.
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April 15, 2019
Answer: Capsules 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.
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April 15, 2019
Answer: Capsules 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.
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November 9, 2017
Answer: Capsule removal with explantation 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.
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November 9, 2017
Answer: Capsule removal with explantation 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.
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