Long-term Insights: Histopathological Assessment in Polyurethane Implant Capsules up to 24 Years.
Gisela Hobson PontesClara P W RamosLucia de NoronhaFernando Serra-GuimarãesAmanda S CavalcantiAna Paula F BarbosaMaria Eugenia L DuartePublished in: Aesthetic surgery journal (2024)
Given the reduced levels of inflammatory and vascular components within the dense, fibrous capsular tissue, we consider them to be viable alternatives for use as capsular flaps in revision surgery. This strategy has the potential to mimic the reconstruction achieved with acellular dermal matrix.