Is a Capsulectomy Painful?

Your surgery is performed under general anesthesia. This ensures that you fall into a deep sleep and feel no pain or discomfort during the procedure. After surgery, soreness and tightness in the chest may occur, but these symptoms can be managed with the doctor’s prescribed oral painkillers and plenty of rest.

How Many Appointments Will I Need?

A capsulectomy requires a series of visits to Dr. Pathak’s offices in Westchester County, NY, and Greenwich, CT. In combination with your consultation and surgery date, you will need to attend several follow-up visits. These postoperative appointments allow Dr. Pathak to carefully monitor your recovery, check your incisions, and address any questions you may have throughout your healing journey.

How Long Until I See the Results?

Most patients notice aesthetic improvements and enhanced comfort and ease within several weeks of their procedure. Your full benefits will emerge over the next few months as swelling and bruising gradually dissipate.

Can I Combine a Capsulectomy with Other Procedures?

Yes. Dr. Pathak often pairs capsulectomy with breast implant removal, a breast lift , a breast reduction , or fat grafting. When you meet with him for your preliminary consultation, the doctor can discuss your options in more depth.

What Are the Risks Associated with a Capsulectomy?

Like all cosmetic procedures, a capsulectomy carries certain inherent risks. These include: Swelling Bleeding Bruising Infection Asymmetry Changes in skin sensitivity and color Fluid buildup Poor scarring Poor anesthesia reactions The need for a revision These risks can be greatly reduced by choosing an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon such as Dr. Pathak in Westchester County, NY, and Greenwich, CT, who prioritizes safety and carefully screens patients for contraindications. Additionally, you can reduce overall risks by carefully following Dr. Pathak’s aftercare plan and attending all scheduled follow-up visits.

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Introduction

Introduction to Capsulectomy

At Abraham Pathak, MD, in Purchase, NY, we work with today’s most advanced surgical techniques to offer patients enhanced comfort, confidence, and peace of mind. A capsulectomy is a procedure to remove the capsule shell around breast implants when a patient is struggling with complications like capsular contracture or BII (breast implant illness). The surgery can alleviate pain and restore a balanced, attractive appearance.

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What Is a Capsulectomy Procedure?

During a capsulectomy, Dr. Pathak will remove the scar tissue capsule surrounding the implants. When this tissue hardens, as can occur with the complication known as capsular contracture, it can cause not only aesthetic distortion of the chest but also pain and discomfort.

Capsulectomy is also a well-known solution for combating Breast Implant Illness, which is a series of ailments connected with augmentation and includes fatigue, joint pain, brain fog, mood changes, and autoimmune issues.

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Dr. Pathak performs the following versions of the procedure:

With this option, Dr. Pathak first removes your implants before evacuating the scar tissue pocket that held the devices. The capsule is carefully dissected, and then all portions of the scar tissue are removed.

Who Are the Best Candidates for a Capsulectomy?

Determining whether you are a candidate for a capsulectomy in Purchase, NY, begins with a comprehensive consultation and medical evaluation with Dr. Abraham Pathak. During this visit, he will review your symptoms, implant history, aesthetic goals, and overall health to ensure the procedure is both safe and appropriate.

In general, capsulectomy surgery may be recommended for patients who meet the following criteria:

Experiencing capsular contracture, or hardened scar tissue surrounding a breast implant
Struggling with symptoms that may be associated with Breast Implant Illness (BII)
In good overall physical health
Non-smokers or willing to stop smoking before surgery
Have realistic expectations about results and recovery
Committed to following all pre-operative and post-operative instructions provided by Dr. Pathak

What Are the Benefits of a Capsulectomy?

A capsulectomy, performed with skill and expertise by Dr. Pathak in the Westchester County, NY, and Greenwich, CT, area, offers the following key benefits:

Palpable relief from pain, tightness, and firmness in the breasts
An improved aesthetic appearance in the chest
Enhanced balance, symmetry, and proportion
Heightened confidence and peace of mind
Treats complications like capsular contracture and BII

This procedure can be part of an implant replacement, implant removal, or breast revision surgery.

What’s the First Step?

Your first step in undergoing a capsulectomy in the New York and Tri-County area is to meet with Dr. Pathak and his team for an in-depth consultation. During this first visit, our team will:

Go over your medical history, reviewing any allergies, previous surgeries, conditions, and current medications
Complete a physical assessment and imaging
Explore your unique goals for improvement
Answer all your questions
Make sure you have a realistic understanding of the procedure’s risks, recovery requirements, costs, and other details.
Recommend the best surgical plan for your needs (total, partial, or en bloc capsulectomy)
Explain the recovery process in detail
Book your procedure
Offer preparation guidelines to help make your cosmetic journey safe and rewarding

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What to Expect on the Day of a Capsulectomy Procedure

On the day of your appointment, we will welcome you warmly at our state-of-the-art facility in Purchase and help you get settled in one of our comfortable, well-equipped treatment rooms. You will receive general anesthesia to ensure you sleep peacefully while all work is performed, free from pain or anxiety. Once you are resting, Dr. Pathak will meticulously remove the scar tissue capsule in the chest, taking care to preserve healthy tissue and minimize skin trauma. You will then be placed in the recovery suite and monitored until Dr. Pathak clears you to return home.

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Capsulectomy Recovery

Your Guide to Post-Capsulectomy Care

After surgery, your chest will be wrapped in a compression garment to help reduce overall swelling. Side effects can include bruising and soreness in the upper body, in addition to swelling. Most of our patients in Westchester County, NY, and Greenwich, CT, can resume light activities within about one week. However, strenuous workouts should be strictly avoided for 4-6 weeks. Dr. Pathak will provide prescriptions for oral painkillers to help alleviate discomfort, along with a detailed aftercare plan customized to your needs and surgery details.

How Much Does a Capsulectomy Cost in New York and the Tri-State Area?

The cost of a capsulectomy in Purchase, Westchester County, Greenwich, New York, and the greater Tri-State area varies depending on the specific techniques Dr. Pathak uses, the nature of your concerns, and whether surgery is combined with other treatments or aesthetic solutions. Dr. Pathak will provide you with a customized quote after completing your preliminary consultation and medical review.

Why Choose Us?

A capsulectomy is a complex procedure requiring the expertise of a highly skilled surgeon with a background in body contouring. Dr. Abraham Pathak is a double-board-certified plastic surgeon in Purchase, NY, whose elite training and natural artistry ensure exemplary results in breast procedures. After obtaining his medical degree from Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine, Dr. Pathak completed in-depth training at Harvard Medical School’s General Surgery Residency at Brigham & Women’s Hospital, where he was selected as Chief Resident. He then attended the Dallas-based UT Southwestern Plastic Surgery training program, the nation’s top-ranked plastic surgery residency. Dr. Pathak subsequently pursued training at the prestigious Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital, embarking on a competitive aesthetic surgery fellowship. He is a prolific writer, editor, lecturer, and educator who speaks multiple languages (English, Spanish, and Italian) and is credentialed by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

Capsulectomy Procedure FAQ’S

A capsulectomy requires a series of visits to Dr. Pathak’s offices in Westchester County, NY, and Greenwich, CT. In combination with your consultation and surgery date, you will need to attend several follow-up visits. These postoperative appointments allow Dr. Pathak to carefully monitor your recovery, check your incisions, and address any questions you may have throughout your healing journey.
Like all cosmetic procedures, a capsulectomy carries certain inherent risks. These include:
- Swelling
- Bleeding
- Bruising
- Infection
- Asymmetry
- Changes in skin sensitivity and color
- Fluid buildup
- Poor scarring
- Poor anesthesia reactions
- The need for a revision
These risks can be greatly reduced by choosing an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon such as Dr. Pathak in Westchester County, NY, and Greenwich, CT, who prioritizes safety and carefully screens patients for contraindications. Additionally, you can reduce overall risks by carefully following Dr. Pathak’s aftercare plan and attending all scheduled follow-up visits.

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