Capsular contracture of saline implants

I currently have capsular contracture with my saline breast implants. I am replacing my saline breast implants with silicone breast implants. Will this decrease my chances of developing the capsular contracture again? Is capsular contracture more likely to develop with saline breast implants?

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A: Cause of capsular contracture

Steven H. Williams, MD

This is a great question and capsular contracture is something that I help my patients with in my Bay Area practice frequently.  One of the most common reasons for people with implants to have additional surgery is capsular contracture.  There are four grades of breast capsular contracture - The... more

A: Probably no difference

Steven Wallach, MD

There are many studies in the literature reviewing the risks of capsular contracture based upon the implant type used, the pocket location, and the technique used.  There really is no strong evidence either way that there is a lower or higher risk with silicone or saline implants.

A: probably not

Shahram Salemy, MD

The short answer is that there is probably no increased or decreased risk with silicone implants versus saline.  One thing the surgeon may consider is placing the implant in an new plane (for example, if your current implants are in front of the muscle, placing them behind the muscle).  Short of that... more

A: Your chances are increased to develop capsular contraction, but not from the type of implant

Stephen A. Goldstein, MD

Your chances are increased to develop capsular contraction, but not necessarily from the type of implant used, saline or silicone. There has been an excellent discussions posted answering your question. I am in agreement with Dr. Williams’ detailed answer and would like to hit upon a few highlights. You... more

A: Saline vs. Silicone Implants: Capsular Contracture

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD

Silicone implants have a higher capsular contracture rate profile.  However, patients with implant palpability, thin breast tissue, and previous contracture are candidates for softer silicone implants.  The risk of developing recurrent capsule is still quite high. The solution to the problem of... more

A: Capsular contracture after breast augmentation.

George J. Beraka, MD

Hi. 1)  Actually, in our experience in Manhattan, saline breast implants are a little LESS likely to cause capsular contracture than silicone breast implants.  But the difference is small. 2)  I don't know why you are swtching to silicone.  Perhaps it is because silicone breast implants are... more

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