Achieving symmetrical breasts after capsular contracture?

I had Breast augmentation and within a year, one breast developed capsular contraction. I had them redone and within one year now, I have again developed encapsulation on only one breast.

Is it advisable to only redo the one side with the problem. The first two surgeries were performed by the same surgeon. Although I went to a renowned surgeon, I am considering going to a different surgeon.

Since I am only redoing one breast, will a different surgeon be able to perform surgery with similar symmetry?

5 answers to “Achieving symmetrical breasts after...”

A: Recurrent Capsular Contracture

By Armando Soto, MD - Orlando Plastic Surgeon

Hi there- In situations like yours, the best thing is to try a different approach.... Albert Einstein said that his definition of insanity was doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different outcome... Whether this new approach should involve a different technique or a new surgeon (or both)... more

A: Dealing with capsular contracture

By Talmage J. Raine, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Your dilema is to continue to stick with your surgeon or get another opinion. Every plastic surgeon you will talk to has encountered this problem at some time during his/her carreer. Sometimes multiple surgeries are required to , at least, ameliorate the problem. I... more

A: Fixing capsular contracture

By Farbod Esmailian, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Capsular contracture does not discriminate between surgeons, no matter how well known or how good one is. There are certain things that are done during and after surgery to decrease the risk of developing contracture. Trying to achieve breast symmetry after capsular contracture is difficult but the... more

A: I would operate on both breasts, and try something different.

By George J. Beraka, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Hi! Of course, there is a good chance that you will get capsular contracture a third time. So, in New York, we would try a different operation, depending on the details. For example, if the breast implants are over the muscle, we would consider putting them under the muscle. But this approach... more

A: Symmetry becomes rare after multiple surgeries

By Richard P. Rand, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Generally, a capsular contracture is something your body made in reaction to having an implant inserted. If you went to an excellent surgeon, there is likely nothing they could have done to prevent this problem that they didn't already do. Also, the more surgeries you have the less likely it... more