Thinking about removing your breast implants? Here is the latest information to know about capsulectomy, the surgery to remove the scar tissue that forms around implants.

The latest research and professional society consensus statements inform decisionmaking. Dr. Bass breaks down the four types of capsulectomy and when each one makes sense.. He also explains why the most aggressive option—en bloc capsulectomy—is only recommended when there’s a confirmed or suspected implant-associated cancer.

If you’re concerned about breast implant associated illness or just exploring your breast implant removal options, this conversation clears up the confusion with the latest expert guidance. 

About Dr. Lawrence Bass

Innovator. Industry veteran. In-demand Park Avenue board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Lawrence Bass is a true master of his craft, not only in the OR but as an industry pioneer in the development and evaluation of new aesthetic technologies. With locations in both Manhattan (on Park Avenue between 62nd and 63rd Streets) and in Great Neck, Long Island, Dr. Bass has earned his reputation as the plastic surgeon for the most discerning patients in NYC and beyond.

To learn more, visit the Bass Plastic Surgery website or follow the team on Instagram @drbassnyc

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