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Breast Capsulectomy

Breast Capsulectomy
Breast Capsulectomy
What is it?
  • Breast capsulectomy is an operation to remove the scar tissue (capsules) that can develop around implants
  • Although harmless, capsules can occasionally affect the shape of the breast and weaken the implant surface, which could lead to splitting
  • The requirement for this procedure is becoming more rare as the implant technology improves
  • Surgery is done on one or both breasts and will depend on the position of the capsule and the level of irritation caused by the excess tissue

What is involved?
  • Your surgeon will choose where to make the cuts in order to minimise the scarring
  • This could be in the crease under your breast, the area near your armpit or through the areola (the dark area surrounding your nipple)
  • The skin and breast tissue are then lifted and some or all of the capsule is removed
  • Your surgeon may decide to replace the old implant at the same time
  • A breast capsulectomy will take 2 - 3 hours to complete
  • You will be given a general anaesthetic and will need to stay in hospital overnight

Your recovery
  • You will be able to carry out light duties the day after your operation
  • Strenuous activity, however, must be avoided for at least 10 days
  • You can expect to make a full recovery within 2 weeks

Possible side effects
  • You may experience nausea following the general anaesthetic, along with soreness and swelling of the area, all of which are temporary
  • Your results. All breast implants create some capsule growths, which are quite harmless in their own right
  • A capsulectomy is used to remove “problem” capsule growths only
  • Sometimes, however, the position of the growth may cause some discomfort or adversely affect the breast shape
  • Once the capsule is removed and new implant inserted, there should be no need for further surgery
  • This procedure is considered permanent

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