To begin, “en bloc” is defined by the medical dictionary in a lump; as a whole. The en bloc removal, also known as a “capsulectomy” then, is a surgical procedure performed to remove the implant and capsule as a whole without breaking the capsule. This way, the surgeon avoids any silicone leaking into the body...
Everything you need to know about breast implant illness What’s the Problem? Earlier in March, the Food and Drug Administration issued a statement explaining that many implants or insertable devices–from pacemakers to breast implants–may trigger allergic reactions or lead to sickness for some people. This happens, the FDA report explains, because with any foreign substance...
Women have been getting breast implants or “boob jobs” as early as the 1990s, without much word from the Federal Drug Administration (FDA.) Today, however, the FDA has a larger role in what is and isn’t allowed in women’s bodies. Still, they warn that each body has different reactions and therefore you still run a...
In a breast implant removal surgery, a doctor does exactly what it sounds like. He or she removes a breast implant. Some women choose the procedure because of aesthetic issues while others cite pain. No matter the reasons, breast implant removal is a big decision and should not be taken lightly. As with any surgery,...
