Dr. Rozbeh Torabi | Dr. Radbeh Torabi
BREAST IMPLANT REMOVAL– Phoenix, AZ
EN BLOC IMPLANT REMOVAL FOR IMPLANT SICKNESS
The fact that there is no diagnostic testing specifically for breast implant illness has made it harder for women facing this condition to receive the appropriate treatment in a timely manner. Breast implant illness has also been linked to symptoms or diagnosis of autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and scleroderma although findings are not exactly conclusive.
Proper removal of breast implants is the most important step towards recovery from breast implant illness. Plastic surgeons who are skilled in this area typically use a total en bloc capsulectomy (whereby the implant is removed together with all capsule tissue) to create the way for healing and regeneration. At Elite Plastic Surgery, our breast surgeons have dealt with scores of implant illness cases and know what to look for in any patient.
Your initial consultation will serve as an excellent opportunity for our surgeons to learn more about your symptoms and establish whether you’re an ideal candidate for en bloc capsulectomy in Phoenix AZ.
BENEFITS OF EN BLOC CAPSULECTOMY
This procedure ensures that the maximum amount of silicon is excised without causing further contamination to your body. In addition to helping alleviate the symptoms associated with breast implant illness, this treatment will also allow your breast tissue to return to its normal and natural state.
An increasing number of our Arizona implant removal patients are enquiring about the new en bloc capsulectomy Phoenix has to offer. While our surgeons will take the time to evaluate each patient at an individual level, there are circumstances where this treatment cannot be performed within the confines of safety or is not in the patient’s best interest.
The capsule is too thin – a healthy capsule is usually very thin and tears quite easily. It may not be possible to keep it intact through the removal process. Where this is the case, our breast surgeons will focus on freeing the maximum amount of capsule possible while the implant is still inside. This done, they will open the capsule very
Typically, en bloc capsulectomy requires an incision to be made along the inframammary fold. In cases where the implants are small, then the incisions could be shorter. Where the implants are quite large, vertical incisions running from the areola to the fold may be required. Once the incision has been made, the plastic surgeon will focus on separating the capsule from breast tissue (with the breast implant contained inside).
Once completely separated from breast tissue, the capsule plus implant are excised en bloc. The resultant breast cavity will be irrigated with saline, antibiotic solution, and betadine. A drain may be inserted before the incision sites are closed. In situations where the en bloc capsulectomy leads to stretching or sagging of the skin, a breast lift may be recommended in order to achieve a beautiful result.
Our breast surgeons at the Elite Plastic Surgery bring immense skill to the table while performing en bloc capsulectomy procedures. In situations where the implant is under the muscle, the surgeons will reposition the muscle back to the proper position. This gives the patient more muscle strength.
In cases where the implant is over the muscle, the surgeons will work on a treatment plan that yields the best possible outcome for the patient. Fat grafting may also be performed after en bloc capsulectomy for a proper aesthetic result.
RECOVERY AFTER EN BLOC CAPSULECTOMY
Following an en bloc implant removal, recovery is usually faster than the prior augmentation recovery. The majority of patients are able to resume office work within a week, as well as get back to exercise after a few weeks. Patients who are receiving a breast lift simultaneously may take a bit longer to recover. During your initial consultation visit, our plastic surgeons will take you over all the details of your surgery as well as expected recovery.
Patients should set aside about 2 weeks before they are able to get back to work. During your consultation visit at Elite Plastic Surgery, our specialists will conduct an evaluation and create a treatment plan that best works for you. Schedule a consultation today with Dr. Rozbeh Torabi and his team at Elite Plastic Surgery.
