for Polly

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Polly,

We have a lot of information in the archives that will

help you understand the importance of en bloc/total

capsulectomy. In particular, look for information from

Dr. Blais. He has examined thousands of breast

implants and found a host of contaminents in the

implants and capsules.

A capsule is tissue that grows around an implant - any

implant. It's the body's way of walling off self from

non-self.

In the case of breast implants - where the material is

soft and the envelopes are semi-permiable, these

capsules contain silicone debris from the envelope, as

well as organisms that may be growing in your implants

and seeping out.

En bloc means that the doctor will cut around the

entire capsule (if possible) and remove the capsule

with the implant still inside. The few doctors we

recommend without reservation - Huang, Kolb and Feng

will do everything possible to remove your implants en

bloc. If it's not possible - because of the proximity

to vital nerves or blood vessels, every effort should

be made to remove every bit of capsule.

Failure to have everything removed does not mean a

woman won't get better. However, her chances of a full

recovery are much better - and she should get better

faster.

Surgeons use a variety of incisions to remove implants

.. . . the type of incision will depend on what a

surgeon thinks will be best for you. If you have a

" lift " (mastopexy), you will have a different incision

than with a simple removal.

If a doctor tells you that you'll be deformed without

implants, RUN! A good surgeon will make you look good.

You'll likely return to your before implant size.

Does this help? . . . Keep asking questions . . . we

want to help!

Hugs and prayers,

Rogene