Can a very bad yeast infection cause capsular contracture?

Question

Recently on antibiotics (amoxicillin). Got a HORRIBLE yeasty beasty! Diflucan twice. Caused lower back pain and my chest muscles to be sore and very, very tender (possible candida die-off??). Is it possible for the candida to spread to my implants and cause contracture? I'm concerned because I've heard that the candida and its byproducts can travel through the bloodstream and affect other parts of the body. Unders, 6 months ago. Thank you for any replies - very respectfully :)

Adam J. Oppenheimer, MD, FACS · Answer

Capsular contracture results from an overzealous immune response to a foreign body.  In the case of breast implants, capsular contracture can cause painful distortion of the implant and overlying breast tissue.  The Baker scale is used to determine the severity of this response:
	Grade 1: Soft, natural appearance
	Grade 2: Palpable firmness, natural appearance
	Grade 3: Firm, distorted appearance
	Grade 4: Firm, distorted and painful
	One of the most common causes of capsular contracture is related to contamination of the implant during placement.  Biofilm develops on the implant surface (usually from staphylococcus epidermidis, a common skin flora) causing prolonged inflammation and scarring around the implant.  "No touch" techniques for breast implant placement (namely, the Keller Introducer) has been implemented to avoid any contact with the implant's surface outside of the body.
	Localized infections--including vaginal yeast infections--have not been described to contribute to capsular contracture. Similarly, blood stream or other systemic infections have not been shown to cause scar formation around breast implants.
	In addition, subpectoral implant placement ("unders") has been shown to decrease the likelihood of capsular contracture.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

There's nothing in the literature that I'm aware of that connects yeast infection with capsular contracture. This is not to say that is not possible just not proven.

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD · Answer

Yeast infections are not a cause of capsular contracture.  It is unlikely that this was the cause of your problem.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

I assume you mean a vagianl yeast infection. Although I suppose an infection of any sort may predispose you, I doubt that it was the cause.

Can a very bad yeast infection cause capsular contracture?

Answers (4)

Answer: Capsular contracture and yeast infection

Answer: Capsular contracture and yeast infection

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Capsular Contracture Treatment

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.

Can a very bad yeast infection cause capsular contracture?

Answers (4)

Answer: Capsular contracture and yeast infection

Answer: Capsular contracture and yeast infection

Browse related questions

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Capsular Contracture Treatment

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.