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Capsular Contracture Correction and Radiation

asked 3 years ago by Windhorse in buena vista, co
Latest answer by John P. Di Saia, MD
Question viewed 1,798 times
Tags: breasts, capsular contracture

What are my options to correct the capsular contracture and the chances of a good result? I've read that having had radiation, replacing, or removing the breast implants might not solve or might worsen the problem. With radiation, could the contracture have occurred even without the implants?

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3 answers to Capsular Contracture Correction and Radiation

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Radiation increases the risk of capsular contracture

Hello, Radiation makes it very common to have capsular contracture with implants. You might want to explore some tissue-based reconstructive options in this case as the contracture will likely recur.
John P. Di Saia, MD

Orange Plastic Surgeon
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Breast radiation places you at a higher risk for capsular contracture

Breast readiation, although life-saving, can increase the risk of capsular contracture. The occurence of capsular contracture is unpredictable at times but there are steps we take to try to minimize it. This involves meticulous handling of the implant, irrigation of the pocket, antibiotics, post-operative massage, etc. Some plastic surgeons advocate Vit E as well although there are no good medical studies to support this. The best option for a first time capsular contracture after... more
Michael C. Edwards, MD

Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

www.medwardsmd.com

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Contracture and Breast Implants

Once you have developed capsular contracture, the chances are increased for contracture again after surgery. Now radiation definitely increases your chances and patients who have implants and are radiation invariably have some type of contracture. I wouldnt say it can worsend the problem, certainly it can worsen but unlikely. Also depends on what type of contracture, if it is a grade IV, which is the worse, it can only get better. Hope that helps.
Farbod Esmailian, MD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon

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