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No Contamination
Removing the capsule and implant intact ensures the body is not contaminated by fluids or material left behind by the implant.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
En BlocBreast ImplantRemoval
with Dr. Nathan Eberle
The preferred explantation technique for women experiencing breast implant illness. Capsule and implant removed together as one, performed by double board-certified Dr. Nathan Eberle at Weston Center for Plastic Surgery.
Overview
What is En Bloc Removal?
There are many techniques used to remove breast implants. For women experiencing symptoms of breast implant illness (BII), the en bloc procedure is the preferred choice. Translated as “as one,” en bloc leaves the capsule tissue intact on the implant and cuts around it without disrupting either the capsule or the implant. The goal is to avoid the kind of contamination that has been associated with BII.
En bloc is a delicate, meticulous procedure. When performed by an experienced breast surgeon, it produces very successful results. Many women who have reported symptoms of breast implant illness have trusted Dr. Eberle at the Weston Center for Plastic Surgery.
The Procedure
More on the En Bloc Procedure
Originally developed to remove ruptured silicone implants without contaminating the body, the technique removes the capsule and implant together as one so nothing is left behind.
The capsule (the scar tissue that grows and envelops the implant) and the implant itself are carefully removed together as a single unit, so that no residue is left behind.
Once the implant and capsule have been removed, the body begins a detoxification process that the Weston Center monitors. Drains are placed to prevent fluid accumulation, discourage another capsule from forming, and help the breast return to its natural shape.
In some cases, a breast lift is added to address loose skin, reshape the breast tissue, and reposition the breast to a more youthful place on the chest wall.
En bloc is not possible in every explantation case. Dr. Eberle will evaluate your case carefully and discuss the treatment options that are realistic for you.
Incision
Inframammary — horizontal under the natural breast fold. Existing inframammary scars are reused when possible.
Anesthesia
General anesthesia.
Surgery Time
Approximately two hours.
Drains
Placed to prevent fluid accumulation, discourage capsule re-formation, and help the breast return to its original shape.
Benefits
The Benefits of the En Bloc Procedure
Two clinical reasons the en bloc technique is the standard for explantation in women experiencing breast implant illness.
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Natural Settlement
Allows the breast tissue and muscle to settle back into their original positions on the chest wall, restoring a natural-looking appearance.
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