capsulorrhaphy
Surgical repair technique involving suturing of the fibrous capsule around breast implants to correct malposition or provide support.
Full Definition
Capsulorrhaphy is a surgical technique used to repair or reshape the fibrous capsule that naturally forms around breast implants. This procedure involves strategic suturing of capsular tissue to correct implant malposition, provide additional support, or modify pocket dimensions. Common applications include treatment of bottoming out, symmastia, lateral displacement, or animation deformity. The surgeon may use permanent or absorbable sutures to plicate (fold and suture) the capsule, creating internal support structures. Capsulorrhaphy can be combined with other techniques such as acellular dermal matrix placement or implant exchange. The success of capsulorrhaphy depends on the quality of capsular tissue and proper surgical technique.
Usage
Usage note: Specify the location and type of capsulorrhaphy performed (medial, inferior, lateral) and suture material used.
In Context
- "Bilateral capsulorrhaphy was performed to correct inferior malposition and restore proper inframammary fold position." — operative report
- "The success rate of capsulorrhaphy for symmastia correction varies depending on the extent of medial pocket communication." — revision surgery study