Breast Implants Q&A
80%
WORTH IT RATING
"Worth It Rating" shows the % of consumer reviewers that stated the procedure was "Worth It" or not. See more RealSelf Worth It Ratings or Add Your Review
1,008 Reviews
Breast Implantsbefore & after photos
View Before and Afters

Average Breast Implants Cost: $6,000

Learn about Breast Implants

4,917 people and 831 doctors are talking about Breast Implants

Get Free Email Updates

I Think I Have Capsular Contraction and Am Booked to See my Surgeon in 2 Weeks...

asked 1 year ago by rach11 in england
Latest answer by Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Question viewed 269 times
Tags: breasts, female, capsular contracture

If I do have this is corrective surgery always neccessary?? Also I have a small lump, could this be a result of capsular contraction or not?

3 answers to I Think I Have Capsular Contraction and Am Booked to See my Surgeon in 2 Weeks...

+1

I Have Capsular Contraction and Am Booked to See my Surgeon in 2 Weeks...

Generally, CC can increase folding or rippling of an implant and eventually be associated with deformity and pain at the endpoints of the process. Surgery is indicated to minimize this but is at your discretion. The lump needs to be evaluated.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
+1

Capsular contracture

Just because you hav a capuslar contracture does not mean you necessarily have to have surgery. If it bothers you and is painful and the breast is not looking right, than you may want to consider surgery.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
+1

Capsular Contracture is NOT a Surgical Emergency

You may or may not have capsular contracture, or scarring around the breast implant. Capsular contracture renders the implants ball-like round and elevated on the chest wall. In some cases they are associated with pain and a hard time sleeping on the chest.  Regardless, capsular contracture is not life threatening and as annoying as it is it is not a surgical emergency. You definitely need to consult with your Plastic surgeon and get his advice especially in view of your newly... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Ask a question