En Bloc capsulectomy Houston? Who is a candidate for en bloc capsulectomy? Not all patients are candidates for en bloc capsulectomy. On occasion, the capsule is so flimsy (imagine wet toilet paper) that it is impossible to remove in one piece. This is especially true for thin capsular tissue adjacent to the ribcage, where cutting too deep can lead to a punctured lung cavity or prolonged pain. Because of this I rarely guarantee en bloc capsulectomy; but I do promise a good faith effort to remove all of the capsule tissue in a way that minimizes creating additional injury. How will I look after implant removal surgery? A lot of women ask whether they will look good after en bloc capsulectomy. This can be a very difficult question to answer. The appearance of the breast depends on its size relative to the implant, the degree to which the breast tissue has been displaced over time, and the degree of skin elasticity that remains. Whether things look good depends on these physical factors, but also on how a woman perceives her “new” breasts in the context of how she feels about her body and whether her breasts play the same role they did when the implants were placed.
Outside of these two instances where there is a risk in opening the capsule, an en bloc capsulectomy is usually unnecessary and a complete capsulectomy is a better, safer choice. Will breast implant removal get rid of my breast implant illness (BII) symptoms? For some women, removing their implants has resolved symptoms, and for others it hasn’t—but even in the cases where symptoms persist, implant removal often provides increased peace of mind. That’s why I fully support patients looking into breast implant removal for health reasons. That said, even experienced, supportive surgeons can not guarantee that implant removal will cure an individual’s BII symptoms. Breast implant illness is a general term and, though research is ongoing, it has not been proven that having breast implants leads to generalized illness or that removing implants will cure any systemic symptoms. Therefore, breast implant removal is ultimately performed to see if breast implants are a factor in your symptoms. After surgery, you’ll know more. You may feel better after having your breast implants removed, or you may continue to experience symptoms. Find additional details on https://www.enblocsurgeons.com/region/houston/.
Can I get new breast implants after an en bloc capsulectomy? Understandably, many patients facing an en bloc capsulectomy for capsular contracture or implant rupture are concerned about losing the look they have become used to over time. Fortunately in most cases, a new implant can safely be placed after an en bloc capsulectomy. An alternative to having new implants placed is a technique called fat grafting. This procedure uses a patient’s own fat from elsewhere on her body and transfers it to the breast, increasing the volume and producing a more pleasing contour. Candidates for fat grafting must have enough fat to harvest, so this procedure may not be ideal for every patient. You may also benefit from a breast lift after capsulectomy and implant removal. Dr. Schwartz and his caring team are committed to helping patients achieve their ideal outcome and have a long list of available treatments, techniques, and procedures at their disposal to accomplish this. Whether you are looking to return to a more streamlined and natural contour after your capsulectomy, or you are hoping to maintain the augmented look you already had, Dr. Schwartz will tailor a custom surgical plan to best meet your goals.
Recently, I have been hearing a lot of questions about breast implant removal through en bloc capsulectomy. This type of explantation is key for some women, while other patients can get similar benefits from other implant removal methods which have less associated risk. To help you understand more and find the best breast implant removal technique for you, I’ll answer some of the most common questions here. What does en bloc capsulectomy mean? When breast implants are placed, your body naturally forms scar tissue around the implant. This is a normal and expected response and, because of this, all breast implants have what we call a “capsule” around them. Read more info on En Bloc Capsulectomy surgeons near me.