59 Yrs Old. Explant/Capsule Removal of Implants (29 Yrs) and U/L Blephs - Phoenix, AZ

Did you have an MRI? Mine are 34 years old implants above the muscle. (Half my age) Scheduled for a Enbloc (Total Capsulectomy/that is where the PS carefully disects the whole capsule with implant as one.) This helps prevent contamination of potential bacteria/fungus from getting in to the body. I have done several years of research and what I have learned is if a PS says they will remove them seperately it is usually because the Enbloc takes precision and many PS are not skilled in that area. What I tell you here, I 'm not pulling out of my hat to sound smart....I'm telling you what the last two of five surgeons said to me on consultations. The first three questions me when I asked about drains. That is sooo important....in most complex cases when there is rupture and/or capsular contracture and not simple revisions. Mammograms are not considered a diagnostic test that will definitively show what is going on in the cases where suspected rupture could be present. It shows soft tissue and us very telling if what's going on. Mammograms are what causes ruptures in many cases. Speaking from my own exoerience. Rocks can not be compressed...mine are Baker IV capsule . Did your PS say what level you have? I can not imagine getting a mammogram with having capsules. Although I actually did come to think of it, when the were not too hard years ago....and that set it all in motion. Please do some research, if you have not already. You can ask questions here on RealSelf ask "the doctor". If I were you taking implants and capsules out in two stages.....after 29 years. Is your PS thinking she could use the capsule to make a lift easier. Geez. Just ask the docs here on RealSelf that question. You will get several dictirs replying,which is good. It's your body so don't go with what she said, just because she says fir the best results if you decide on a lift. And what happens if she keaves the capsule in on the first surgery and later on you think, no I don't want a lift. The capsules left inside you, not good and could potentially cause big problems. You indicated that he said there is a lot of scar tissue. You really need an MRI. I know yours edible 23 but please question...don't be complacent. Afterall you are concerned about your health. Your health is most important to you than any one of the doctors. Forgive me if I have overstepped here. Knowledge is power....I was armed with information when I started consulting with PS. Some look annoyed that I questioned. I simply said would you have questions if you were going to have a surgery? We pay them for a service, they are not doing this for free. I'm so grateful for this site....in the last three years have learned so much from these brave ladies who have shared their stories. Btw...I'm scheduled for next month.... Best of luck & prayers.

Hi I’m 55 and the same thing has happened to me I have had my implants since 1989
I have been told my right breast implant is leaking and I need to have them removed
I have made an appointment with plastic surgeon
I keep thinking I will have them removed. But my confidence will be knocked I’m single and hoping to meet someone one day lol I wouldn’t mind if I would be left with small boobs after but I had absolutely nothing

Do you go ahead with it? I'm explanting next Wednesday. I also have the textured silicone implants. Both of mine are encapsulated and the left one is ruptured.

are you going to post pictures of the after? Would love to see it. Mine is scheduled for November and I am sooooo nervous.