In Early Stages of Capsular Contracture, Are there Prevention Methods? (photo)

asked 7 months ago by Gigio2011 in Munich, Germany
Latest answer by Remus Repta, MD
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Tags: 3 years post-op, capsular contracture, prevention

I had my first surgery in 2008, my first CC was removed in 2009 (left breast, 330cl Sil.) and only a few months later I started to sense a capsule. I ignored it until two weeks ago I had a corrective surgery. Both implants were replaced and new high-profile implants entered with a rough surface to avoid future contraction. From the swelling, light pain and general feel as I had this problem before, I am 99% certain I am in the early stages of having CC AGAIN. Could massage/medicine help??

4 answers to In Early Stages of Capsular Contracture, Are there Prevention Methods? (photo)

Capsule contracture remains a little of a black box

Hello, Sorry to hear about your healing process. There is still some debate and a few unknowns regarding capsule contracture. I tend to address capsule contracture by "throwing the kicthen sink" at it: removing all of the capusle, replacing the implant, placing a drain (often), and instituting massage. At this stage medication as indicated by the other plastic surgeons below and massage may help. All the best, Dr Repta

Remus Repta, MD
Phoenix Plastic Surgeon

Combating capsular contracture with massage and pressure

Some doctors that I respect very much use singulair and other medications as off label treatments for capsular contracture and have excellent long term results. I personally have not incorporated this into my practice but if you have access to a physician applying these treatments it might be worth talking to them. Ultrasound therapies combined with antibiotic treatment have been used with reported success although I do not have direct experience with these modalities. Massage... more

Rian Maercks, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon