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How Long is Recovery from Capsular Contraction Surgery? How Long Before I Can Lift Weights?

I am 3 months post op from breast aug surg with 280 cc silicone implants placed under the muscle.I have capsular contraction in the left he didnt give me a grade im guessin 2 its not too hard just very fixed and high.The right has mild bottoming out. He wants to fix both after 6 months. Do I need new implants? How long is recovery? If I wait 6 months would it matter to wait longer? I'm still massaging it's helped it from getting worse and maybe kept things softer but I doubt it's going to drop.

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Capsular Contracture and Implant Change

If you have a capsular contracture, then the implants should be changed at the time of surgery. One of the theories on contracture has to do with biofilm on the implants. Kenneth Hughes, MD Hughesplasticsurgery Los Angeles, CA

Capsular contracture

If it is a true capsular contracture then you probably need to have the implants removed and exchanged.

Steven Wallach, MD

12 reviews

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Capsular Contracture- Recovery After Surgery

Thank you for your question. Capsular contracture requires surgical intervention that involves removing the hardened capsule and replacing the implant to prevent recurrence. The recovery from this procedure is typically easier than the initial augmentation because the muscle has already been elevated and the skin has already stretched out. Light exercise can typically be resumed in two to four weeks and increased as tolerated. Six months is a reasonable amount of time to wait to... more

Implant malposition after augmentation

Does create the look you describe. I would encourage you to not give up on your massaging and even, upper pole pressure on the high side if you have been instructed on how to do that. There is still a chance you could improve your symmetry and avoid surgery. If you have a capsule truly developing, you may need a reoperation to improve your results. You should discuss the best ways of avoiding another contracture with your surgeon so you can pick and choose from... more

Curtis Wong, MD

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Redding Plastic Surgeon

Recovery after capsulotomy

The recovery after surgery for capsular contracture, capsulotomy or capsulectomy is significantly easier and shorter than recovery from primary breast augmentation.