Dr. Andres’ specialized technique of en bloc capsulectomy has been a remarkable method of complete removal of the breast capsule and creating a supple breast pocket free of scarred tissue.

En Bloc Capsulectomy

Sometimes, it can occur after a breast augmentation procedure where women find that one, or perhaps both, of their breasts have become hard, appear asymmetrical, have shifted position, or have become painful or tender to the touch. These symptoms are often due to capsular contracture. Dr. Andres performs capsular contracture treatment to help eradicate these uncomfortable symptoms and restore the integrity of your breast implants. Dr. Andres takes pride in performing among the best capsular contracture treatments Scottsdale has to offer.

What is capsular contracture?

While we still do not completely understand capsular contracture, it is something that the body does as a form of encapsulating a foreign body within itself. Capsular contracture is when tissue develops, completely surrounding the breast implant, and forms a capsule-like scar. From time to time, the tissue that surrounds the implant can shrink or shrivel, which results in the breast implant being squeezed, causing it to shift in position and move or even become distorted in its shape. As capsular contracture is something that occurs naturally, it is unpredictable and can fluctuate in its severity from patient to patient.

There are different grades of severity in capsular contracture:

  • Grade I, which is nothing.
  • Grade II, in which the breast looks normal but feels mildly firm.
  • Grade III, in which the breast feels firm and is beginning to appear distorted.
  • Grade IV, which is similar to grade lll, in that the breast has become hard and distorted but is additionally found to be painful due to the continued shrinkage of the tissue surrounding the breast implant.

About the procedure

There are a few methods with Dr. Andres’ Scottsdale & Phoenix Capsular contracture treatment that he uses in regards to performing this procedure. He will normally reopen the breast so that he may be able to remove the implant encased in the capsule tissue. From there, he may make incisions into the tissue, thereby releasing pressure from the breast implant. It depends on case-by-case.

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    During your consultation

    During your consultation, Dr. Andres will want to thoroughly discuss exactly what you are experiencing to discern whether or not capsular contracture treatment is the course of action. It is important that you take this time to bring up any questions or concerns you may have regarding your procedure so that Dr. Andres has the chance to address them accordingly. Dr. Andres looks to give his patients some of the best capsular contracture treatment Scottsdale has available.

    If you’d like to discuss your options for capsular contracture treatment in Phoenix, you can request a consultation online. Or if you prefer, you may contact the office directly, and one of our staff members will be able to assist you in scheduling an appointment.

    During your recovery period

    Most patients, once out of surgery, are able to return home with the treated areas carefully bandaged to avoid infection and facilitate proper healing. It's normal to experience some bruising and swelling. To assist the healing process, you will be given a surgical-grade support bra. This bra should be worn consistently for the first several weeks. You’ll want to avoid any lifting or strenuous activity for the first week or so. Typically, patients are able to return to their day-to-day routines, including work, within a week’s time. More demanding activities and exercise may be taken up again 3 to 4 weeks after your surgery.

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    A private, fully-tailored consultation is your next step to uncovering which surgical route is the right one for you. Dr. Lewis Albert Andres will intently listen to your particular goals in regards to your physical enhancement desires. From there, he will fully discuss all of the available options and meticulously examine

    your body to determine with you which is the best course of action to attain your aesthetic objectives. Dr. Andres, a board-certified plastic & reconstructive surgeon in Phoenix & Scottsdale, is committed to delivering some of the best patient care and plastic surgery with honesty, compassion, and expert skill.

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