When do you stop worrying about capsular contracture? I'm 6 weeks post BA.

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I am almost 6 weeks post op and still worrying about capsular contracture. I massage multiple times a day and see them dropping more and more each day. When does capsular contracture actually start?

M. Scott Haydon, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. Congratulations on your surgery. The incidence of contracture with silicone gel implants is 6% for the life of the implant, so technically it never goes away. Placing the implant under the muscle and using an implant less than 350CC statistically further reduces this risk. Massage is definitely helpful. Don't stress though. The odds are on your side that you will be ok.Best of Luck!

Vishnu Rumalla, MD · Answer

Thanks for your inquiry,  "early" breast encapsulation occurs between the 3rd-12 month after breast augmentation.  Unfortunately, there is a low rate of late encapsulation secondary to trauma, device failure, infection, etc that can last a lifetime--hope that helps and good luck.

Steven Varkony, MD · Answer

Capsular contracture can develop at any time with an
implant. We give our patients specific exercises and breast bands to help with
healing after surgery. It is important to follow your surgeon’s post-operative
care instructions to ensure the best results. If you are still concerned, we
recommend scheduling a follow up appointment with your surgeon.

Ven Erella, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Congratulations on your surgery. The risk for CC always there as long as implant is there. It is too early to worry about it. Continue to follow instructions from your PS and regularly seeing him/her will help to diagnose early

Julio Clavijo-Alvarez, MD, MPH, FACS · Answer

Congratulations on your procedure and thanks for sharing your question. I can appreciate your concern.
The short answer is never. This is a condition that may take several years to become evident. Yearly check ups may be a good way for early diagnose.
Finally, make sure that your doctor is aware of your process. She/He should be able to guide you best in your care.
Wishing you the best in your journey
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: It is difficult to say what is exactly happening with your case without a physical examination, testing or having done your surgery. It is imperative that you have a thorough examination by a board-certified surgeon. Only then, you may weight better the options to fix your current concerns.

Franco R. Jacome, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Thank you for your question. Capsular contracture can develop any time that you have an implant. There's no timeframe to say that after a certain time you wont get it. I recommend regular check ups with your surgeon so it can be diagnosed early in case that it does happen.

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