Earliest capsular contraction occurs 6-8 weeks after breast augmentation

Brooke R. Seckel, MD answers: How fast can capsular contracture develop after breast augmentation?

I had my breast augmentation surgery 15 days ago and had an allergic reaction to a band aid I used over my nipples because they were too sensitive. Suddenly, I felt my breast really tight. Could I have an internal reaction that is causing the contracture? I have had Anaphylactic shock before. How fast can capsular contracture develop after breast augmentation surgery?


Brooke R. Seckel, MD
4 months ago
By Brooke R. Seckel, MD - Boston Plastic Surgeon

The nipple reaction to the band aid is unrelated to firmness of the breast implants.

Capsular contraction following breast augmentation with breast implants is a chronic phenomena and occurs late, usually months to years after breast augmentation.

I always check my breast implant patients at 6 weeks because that is the earliest I have felt the start of capsular contraction.

Web reference: http://drseckel.com/surgical-procedures/result-oriented-breast-augmentation
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