Changing implant pocket could be best for capsular contracture

Victor Manuel Perez, MD answers: Bad capsular contraction require waiting for breast tissue regrowth?

I have very bad capsular contraction with 410CC implants (I had 3 surgeries and went larger - overfilled due to rippling). The Dr. said he needed to remove them completely and wait 3-6 months for my breast tissue to come back (I am VERY slender) and have very little breast tissue he said. Is this true or could I have the old removed and new ones placed in me @ the same time? They are over the muscle he feels my muscle is high and hard so going under would not do much good.


Victor Manuel Perez, MD
9 months ago

Sounds like you are one of the few patients which develop this bad problem (capsular contracture III). There is no good answer for it, but usually, the best solution is to change the pocket (location of the implant); if you have the implant above the muscle, moving it to under the muscle will give you more of your own tissue on top of the implant.

You need to remember that everybody is different and the best way to give you an answer  will be after examining your problem. My advice to you is to obtain a second opinion from an American Board of plastic Surgery, board certified surgeon

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