Abstract
Citing evidence that breast-implant-related capsules resolve uneventfully, some surgeons elect to leave the capsules in place when implants are removed because capsulectomy adds morbidity and expense to the procedure. But clinical and histopathologic evidence suggests that uneventful resolution is not always the case, and several potential problems may arise from retained capsules after removal of the implant. This chapter reviews options for the surgeon faced with explantation and management of the subsequent breast tissue and the remaining capsule. Retained capsules can cause further problems and should be addressed.
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Chernoff, G. (2009). Aesthetic Management of the Breast Capsule After Explantation. In: Shiffman, M. (eds) Breast Augmentation. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-78948-2_72
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