How long does it take capsular contracture to occur?

Hello, If you have silicone-gel implants, contracture can happen over the longer term unless you develop infection or smoke or have radiation treatment (such as for breast cancer) which all make contracture more likely. Unfortunately, recurrence after having surgical treatment for contracture is more likely... more

The exact cause of capsular contracture, or firmness and rounding up of the breast implant after augmentation is not clearly understood. The incidence can be affected by the type of implant used, and the location of the pocket. We know the saline implant has a lower capsule contracture rate than the silicone... more

Thanks for the question - Unfortunately capsular contracture can happen at any time.  There is a progressive risk as time goes on.  In patients that have had capsular contracture I feel replacing the implant at time of capsulectomy can be an effective way at minimizing recurrence. There have been... more

Because of your previous capsular contracture after breast implants you risk of a recurrant capsule is about 50% compared to 10-13 % for first time breast augmentation. Breast massage or displacement exercises are very important as they stretch the normal capsule that forms and can keep the implant moving... more