The En Bloc Capsulectomy procedure withdraws the implant and the capsule at the same time allowing the breast tissue and muscles to settle back to their original position for a more natural appearance. The expert surgeon here at the Plastic Surgery Institute are specialists, having successfully performed many En Bloc Capsulectomy surgeries. We have returned to our patients the feeling of natural softness and healthy breasts.
En Bloc Capsulectomy is a surgical procedure that removes a breast implant and part, or all, of the breast implant capsule. This is usually called for due to complications resulting from previous implant surgery, or when a patient simply desires to no longer have breast implants and wishes to have them extracted from the body. If you are tired of your breast implants, whatever the reason, you can choose to have them removed by the experts at the Plastic Surgery Institute with an En Bloc Capsulectomy in Beverly Hills.
“For cases where there is a suspicion, evidence, or a belief that the implants are causing symptoms, we are a proponent and specialist at performing En-Bloc Capsulectomy. I do many of these cases because I am one of the go-to experts in the country at this procedure. In that operation, I remove the capsule around the implant and the implant together, in a single unit. I leave the breast tissue and chest muscles alone. This ensures more complete removal of all tissue and material relating to breast implants and provides a “fresh start”. Many of my patients opt for a breast lift at the same time.” - Dr. Ordon
A Beverly Hills En Bloc Capsulectomy can provide the following benefits:
En Block is a French term, meaning as a whole, regarding the removal of silicone and breast implants and its capsule as one unit. The En Bloc Capsulectomy surgeon cuts around this entity with the capsule enclosing the implant and takes it out without causing any contamination to the body. This procedure allows the silicone to stay inside the capsule while being removed, preventing chemicals and bacteria from leaking inside the body and causing health problems.
Capsulectomy
Capsulectomy, or a partial capsulectomy, is a procedure that fixes capsular contracture and removes only part of the scar tissue.
Total Capsulectomy
Total capsulectomy removes all the scar tissue, including the ones around the implant along the ribs and lungs. Typically, the procedure calls for the surgeon to remove the implants first and then remove all of the capsule tissue. A capsulotomy is a procedure that can be done open or closed. The open option features the capsule being partially or completely taken out through an incision within the breast area. The closed choice has the surgeon break down the capsule tissue while leaving the implant in place, a procedure that has a greater risk of rupturing the implant.
After the surgery, there can be sagging issues to deal with because the skin has been stretched to accommodate the implant.
The patient has several choices: get new implants, a breast lift to remove excess skin and reposition the nipple and areola for a bouncier appearance, or fat grafting to replace the volume in the breast.
Find the best En Bloc Capsulectomy surgeon in Beverly Hills who is board-certified in plastic surgery and who will understand your specific needs and your desires to do the changes that you want.
Dr. Ordon and Dr. Chopra are En Bloc Capsulectomy surgeons with the education and experience to take care of you and your desire for a change in your life.
Dr. Ordan
Dr. Ordon is currently an associate professor of surgery at Keck/USC School of Medicine, and assistant professor of plastic surgery at Dartmouth School of Medicine and The University of Connecticut.
Dr. Ordon is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the International Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the Double Boarded Society of Plastic Surgeons, and the California Society of Plastic Surgeons. Dr. Ordon is a diplomat of the American Board of Plastic Surgery, the American Board of Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery, the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, and the National Board of Medical Examiners. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, the International College of Surgeons, and the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Dr. Chopra
After graduating with an Engineering degree, Dr. Chopra received a Master’s in Medical Sciences followed by his Medical Degree from the prestigious Boston University School of Medicine. Dr. Chopra received many accolades during his Medical School career, including the Alpha Omega Alpha award given to the top 10% of medical students followed by the award as a top surgical student in 1999.
Dr. Chopra returned home to Los Angeles to complete a six-year general surgery residency at the world-famous Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Beverly Hills where he excelled and was named Chief Administrative Resident for the 2005-2006 academic year followed by being named the most outstanding resident of 2006. Dr. Chopra continued his expertise in Plastic and Reconstructive surgery at the Albert Einstein School of Medicine in New York where a plastic surgery fellowship provided him with extensive experience in complex aesthetic and reconstructive surgery of the entire body.
One non-invasive and non-surgical procedure which is an alternative to capsulectomy is ultrasound, which softens the scar tissue through the use of soundwaves to increase blood supply to the area.
The Doctors at the Plastic Surgery Institute love what they do. If you want the highest quality of care from industry leaders who are as approachable as they are professional, you will find a perfect partner for your procedure at the Plastic Surgery Institute in Beverly Hills.
Dr. Ritu Chopra M.S, M.D. is a warm and caring surgeon whose skill in the operating room is unsurpassed. Dr. Chopra specializes in highly technical procedures like deep plane facelifts and breast restoration following cancer or trauma.
Dr. Nathaniel Villanueva, M.D. takes a holistic approach to plastic surgery. Dr. Villanueva helps find solutions that extend long after the initial procedure thanks to his innovative ability to integrate healing wellness practices into his treatment plans.
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Your breasts will be wrapped in a compression garment, bandage, and post-surgical bra following your surgery. Drains will be removed about a week after your procedure.
It is normal for your chest and breasts to be swollen and feel sore for a few weeks. You will feel some discomfort after your surgery. Pain medications for relief may be prescribed to you. Swelling goes down over the first month. It will be best to avoid strenuous physical activities, especially in the upper body, for at least three weeks to allow for the swelling to go down. Avoid any activity that increases blood pressure and limit the use of your chest and arms for two to six weeks. Make sure to report any bleeding, infection, or redness of the breast to your doctor.
At the Plastic Surgery Institute patient health and safety are always our top priority. As you may be aware, a recall was recently issued for specific implants and we would like to take this moment to impart some facts and hopefully provide some peace of mind regarding this subject. The first thing to know is that this recall is applicable only to a limited number of textured implant products.
Ninety-five percent of implants sold in the US are smooth and completely unaffected. The most common applications for textured implants include an above-average physically active lifestyle, a sloping rib bone structure, and/or reconstructive breast procedures. Even rarer among this small subset of textured implant recipients is the instance of associated ailment. The main infirmity reported in connection with these implants is BIA-ALCL, the remission rate for which is close to 90%. While we in no way wish to trivialize this matter we do want to convey the facts and hopefully assuage any panic. If you have any symptoms or concerns at all please do not hesitate to contact our office and we will be happy to assist.
During your En Bloc Capsulectomy consultation, your medical history and past surgeries will be reviewed by your doctor. Please provide a list of any medications you are currently taking or have taken recently and let us know if you are allergic to any particular medications.
During the consultation, you will have a chance to ask all of your questions and discuss why you want to make this change in your life. What are your expectations for the surgery? The surgeon will listen to your concerns and make a recommendation that best meets your goals. Before and after photos can be shown in their office to see how he has successfully performed an En Bloc Capsulectomy in Beverly Hills over the past years.
With Dr. Ordon’s and Dr. Chopra’s experience, an En Bloc Capsulectomy in Beverly Hills is a safe procedure. The capsule is usually removed because leaving it in place can cause illness and complications in the body, and lessen the ability for the body to heal.
The cost of a Los Angeles plastic surgery procedure varies with each practice and its particular location. Each surgery has different individual requirements. Your doctor will examine your unique physical attributes and find the best option for you. Check that you choose a board-certified plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills who will understand your specific needs and the changes you want.
You can check into the CareCredit program, an affordable healthcare financing program often used exclusively for healthcare-related expenses. With few cosmetic surgery procedures covered by insurance and high-interest rates on credit cards, CareCredit is an alternative line of credit that offers no interest if you pay the full payments.
Any major surgery leaves a bit of scarring but the scar will fade over time into thin lines.
A couple of weeks prior to your En Bloc Capsulectomy in Beverly Hills, you should stop smoking cigarettes and drinking alcohol, both of which increase the possibility of bruising and swelling. All medications and supplements should be stopped two weeks before surgery. On the day of your surgery, make sure you have someone who can drive you home.
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