|
|
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
|
|
|
 |
