Does doing a nipple reduction at the same time as a breast augmentation increase the risk of capsular contracture? (photos)

Dear Sicily1987,
capsular contracture happens. In fact, every implant has a capsule form around it, its just a certain percentage develop thick capsules. There is a lot we don't know about it actually. Some think that bacteria that gets on the implant during insertion can increase the risk. Thats why we use a Keller Funnel in our practice to reduce that possibility. Our capsular contracture rate is less than 2% because we use a keller funnel as well as meticulous operating room techniques.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Assuming your surgeon adheres to evidence based best practices, they will be utilizing an inframammary incision to deliver your implants into a subpectoral pocket; all the while keeping sterile adhesive coverings on your nipple areolar complexes. Once the breast augmentation is complete, your surgeon can safely remove the nipple shields and perform nipple reduction without increasing the risk of implant exposure.