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Capsule Removal

Dr. Calvert is a Beverly Hills expert in breast revision surgery and breast capsule removal.

He has patients flown in from throughout the country for breast revision surgery.

His experience and judgment will help you to create a normal shape to the breast, and reduced incidents of visibility of the breast implants.

What is capsule removal?

When a breast implant is placed in the body, an inflammatory reaction occurs as the body attempts to form a protective barrier around the implant to separate it from surrounding tissue.

This protective barrier, or “capsule, consists of the formation of scar tissue that surrounds the implant.

As this scar tissue forms and builds up over time, it can eventually result in a thickening of the capsule wall.

This thickening can lead to a tightening or stiffening of the breast implant, which can cause the breast implants to become firm to touch and visibly deformed.

This process, or capsular contracture, is the most common long-term complication of breast implant surgery.

Capsular contracture around breast implants can occur in 10-20% of cases over the first ten years of surgery.

You may want capsule removal if you:

  • Have implants that are visibly deformed
  • Have a ruptured breast implant
  • Experience firming of the breast after breast augmentation

The Breast Capsule Procedure In Beverly Hills

Total Capsulectomy:

In a total capsulectomy, the entire capsule is removed and the breast implant is replaced.

Sub-total capsulectomy:

A sub-total capsulectomy involves partial removal of the capsule and can be performed if the breast implant has not ruptured or shifted from its original placement within the body.

Even with a sub-total capsulectomy, the breast implant is usually replaced.

Capsulectomy surgeries are performed under general anesthesia and typically require an overnight hospital stay.

Before you decide to have breast capsule removal surgery, think carefully about your expectations and discuss them with Dr. Calvert.

Request a consultation online or contact our office by to discuss your capsule removal options.

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