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Bad Implants or Capsular Contracture?

asked 2 years ago by Brodys mama in Phoenix, AZ
Latest answer by Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Question viewed 237 times
I had my breasts done in 03. I noticed my breast is higher and firmer so I saw a doctor, he said this was due to a capsular contracture. Unfortunately after having a child and my expenses, I cannot afford to get my breasts redone. recently the R Breast has become extremely painful and a lot firmer, it hurts to even turn or pick up my 11 month old. I don't think my med insurance will cover another surgery. I found the org doc has a suspended license and a lot of complaints. now what? am I stuck?

10 answers to Bad Implants or Capsular Contracture?

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Bad Implants or Capsular Contracture?

Implants themselves are not the cause of the problem. However biofilm formation and may have been associated with your pregnancy and/or breast feeding if performed. The simplest and most cost effective solution would be implant removal.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Capsular Contracture will not get better by itself

Hi there- Capsular contracture is unfortunately a recognized risk of breast augmentation. We do not definitively understand the cause, nor are there effective and safe non-surgical options. At it's heart, this is a consequence of cosmetic surgery, and so your insurer will not cover costs related to its correction. It would also not be reasonable to think that your original surgeon somehow is responsible. Sooner or later you will need an operative procedure (at your... more
Armando Soto, MD

Orlando Plastic Surgeon

www.DrArmandoSoto.com

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Capsular contractures

If you have a pianful capsular contrcature then you should probably see a plastic surgeon to have the breasts fixed by having the capsule removed.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Bad implants or capsular contracture

Now what? you ask. Seek opinion from boarded PS to discuss your issues. Only a re operation will correct these problems. And yes there are expenses. Sorry DR. B
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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I would have to say capsular contracture

I would like to tell you that this is a problem all plastic surgeons face - capsular contracture several years after breast augmentation.  We are not sure why it may occur in one breast and not the other but the signs and symptoms you complain about are classic for a capsular contracture. There are several questions I have for you: Are the implants over or under the muscle? Are they saline or silicone? How long after the original surgery did you notice the implant being too... more
Steven Schuster, MD

Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

www.schusterplasticsurgery.com

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Capsular contracture after breast augmentation

The implants were probably not defective, as capsular contracture is a known complication of breast augmentation.  As surgeons. we are unable to predict if this complication will occur.  The best treatment is really implant removal with or without replacement.  Unfortunately, most insurance companies will nto cover this, but you could call your company to check.  Some physicians prescribe medications such as Accolate to help with contractures, but the literature on... more
Nina S. Naidu, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Breast Augmentation and Capsular Contracture

Breast augmentation has become the most popular cosmetic procedure in the US, but unfortunately we still don't entirely understand how/why capsular contracture arises.  Even in the best of circumstances, this problem can occur quickly or even many years after the orignal surgery.  It is likely unrelated to your particular surgeon, the implant or even the changes associated pregnancy and breast feeding. There is no medical urgency to correct this (related to the... more
Vincent P. Marin, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Capsular contracture does not mean bad implants

With a capsular contracture that is causing pain you will need to do something to help.  There are some less expensive alternatives but they are not always what you want to do.  The implants can be removed and this will relieve the pains.  The capsule can be opened or partially removed to relieve the tightness; this has a high chance of recurrence.  These are some of the quicker and less expensive options.  The more permanent correction is the removal... more
Marcus L. Peterson, MD

Saint George Plastic Surgeon
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Capsular Contracture and Implants

Unfortunately, this is a known complication of breast augmentation surgery, and hence usually not covered by insurance.  There are some insurance companies that will cover the removal of the implant for pain/ contracture issues, but it is rare.  There really is no other answer when someone develops painful capsular contracture other then to go in surgically and remove the scar tissue, change the implant, etc.  If you have silicone implants, this may be a sign that it... more
Christopher V. Pelletiere, MD

Barrington Plastic Surgeon
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Camsular Contracture Scarring of a Breast Implant

A Breast Augmentation is a Cosmetic Surgery operation. Scarring around a breast implant or Capsular Contracture is a known complication of Breast Augmentation and does not by itself mean or prove that your original surgeon did anything wrong. Since medical insurance companies DO NOT pay for cosmetic surgery (IE Breast Augmentation), they will definitely NOT pay for complications of Cosmetic Surgery such as capsular contracture surgery. In other words, you will have to pay out of pocket... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon

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