Right Breast Capsulated After 20 Years - Why?

Question

After 20 Yrs my Rt Breast Suddenly Capsulated

Gregory A. Buford, MD, FACS · Answer

This is really a hard question to answer.  However, the reason why they did is less critical than the fact that encapsulation is actually relatively straightforward to correct.  Most PS's will simply remove some or all of the hardened capsule, wash the pocket out extensively with antibiotic solution, and then replace both implants.  By doing so, the results can often be quite pleasing and the downtime is next to nothing.

	I hope that helps!

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

Schedule a consultation with a board certified PS and plan to have the implants replaced.  The cause of CC is unknown but if your implants are giving you problems, it is time to change them.

Thomas Fiala, MD, FACS, FRCSC · Answer

Many times, the exact reason that capsular contracture occurs is never known.

	If there was bleeding or infection recently in the breast, this could be a cause.

	If your implant has ruptured, this could also be a cause.

	I'd recommend getting an ultrasound to check on your implant.  If the capsule is hard, painful or looks asymmetric, those are all reasons to consider the corrective surgery.  Your local board-certified plastic surgeon can help you with this.

Steve Laverson, MD, FACS · Answer

The incidence of capsular contracture increases with the duration of time since breast implants were placed.  There are a variety of theories about why this is so, and I have my own personal beliefs, but if yours developed after 20 years, you've gotten good mileage out of those implants by most standards.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Why at 20 years out did you get a capsular contracture?  No one knows for sure.  If it bothers you then get it fixed.

Right Breast Capsulated After 20 Years - Why?

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Answer: Breast Implants "Encapsulated"

Answer: Breast Implants "Encapsulated"

Answer: Capsule of breast

Answer: Capsule of breast

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Right Breast Capsulated After 20 Years - Why?

Answers (10)

Answer: Breast Implants "Encapsulated"

Answer: Breast Implants "Encapsulated"

Answer: Capsule of breast

Answer: Capsule of breast

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