Fixing Capsular Contracture - Odds of Reoccurance?

I got my first implants about 8 years ago (425's) and then replaced them with 625's filled to 700 a year later to achieve more upper fulless. I have CC in the right breast and could live with it but now it is getting real snoppy like and in my bras and bathing suits it appears high in the cleavage area. I would like to get it fixed and while doing so get a snoopy lift (making nipple smaller) and going down to 550. Do you think that is possible and would work? Do you think I'd get it again?

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Implant revision for capsular contracture

The solution for capsular contracture can be elusive, with recurrence rates of perhaps 50%. Often individuals can live with quite alot of firmness, though if the implant pushed up and the nipple low over the implant (snoopy) a reduction of the size, and a lift to get the nipple up front and center may be tolerable even if the capsule comes back. Current thinking is an 'allograft' can help, though the material is expensive.

Fixing Capsular Contracture

This can require rather delicate judgement even after an in person consultation. On line is still more difficult, and without photos.......... Please consider attaching some photos showing at least the current situation. If the breast is already sagging and volume of the implants will be decreased, you may find that you need more that the kind of lift you are talking about. As far as the contracture goes, there are a number of factors to consider in minimizing... more

Capsular Contracture Recurrence Rate Is High

The recurrence rate of capsular contracture when treated operatively is quite high. Your implants (700cc) are way too large which significantly increases the chance of contracture. Your best chance for preventing recurrent contracture would be to replace the implants with much smaller implants which are placed in a virginal area.