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Could I Have Capsular Contracture 2.5 Years After the Surgery?

asked 1 year ago by Lynn85 in USA
Latest answer by Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Question viewed 216 times
Tags: capsular contracture

I had my surgery 2 yrs and 6 months ago. Silicon Implants Sub muscular. The results were perfect. very soft, very natural. In one DAY everything changed for my right breast. I suddently felt sore, hard and contracted? could CC happen that fast and that late? Are there any other explanations for these symptoms?

4 answers to Could I Have Capsular Contracture 2.5 Years After the Surgery?

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Could I Have Capsular Contracture 2.5 Years After the Surgery

Biofilms have been implicated in caspular contracture and associated with bacteremia from proceduers such as tattoo but that is only one predominant theory. it certainly sounds as if you may have a capuslar contracture 
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Capsular contracture

The development of a capsular contractrure can happen years after implant placement.   The exact cause of a cc is unclear.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Capsular Contracture

Dear Lynn, The reason for capsular contracture still remains unclear.  You certainly can have a capsular contracture at this stage.  If it is firm and produces asymmetry and/or pain then revision surgery is needed.  Visit with the plastic surgeon that originally placed the implants for a complete exam and recommendations. Good Luck. Dr. ES
Earl Stephenson Jr., MD, DDS

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Capsular contracture is possible years after surgery

The rapid change in your implant consistency is cause for concern. Perhaps you've ruptured the implant and are now developing capsular contracture. The other possibility is that you have very slowly developed CC around one implant, but have only just recognized it as 'abnormal'. You should return to your plastic surgeon for an examination. He or she will probably order an ultrasound or MRI of your breast to investigate the status of the implant. Revisionary surgery will be... more
Scott Sattler, MD

Bellevue Plastic Surgeon

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