I Broke Half of my Capsular Contracture on my Own and Now It's Back. Will Aggressive Massaging Work Again?

September 5, 2013
Asked By:Cheerio

I am about 6 months post surgery and I got 450cc silicone above the muscle. I'm 5'8 and I'm athletically built, and I have next to no breast tissue. My left breast feels natural but my right has been tight since 2-3 weeks post op. About two months ago I was squeezing my right breast and I heard a loud POP! Instant relief. My doctor said I broke some of the capsule. By what I can tell, the capsule is on the top above my nipple. Can I break it again? Are there better techniques?

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February 16, 2021

Answer: I Broke Half of my Capsular Contracture on my Own and Now It's Back. Will Aggressive Massaging Work Again?

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Kurtis Martin, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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February 16, 2021

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Kurtis Martin, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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November 17, 2013

Answer: Massage can help prevent recurrence of capsular contraction

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November 17, 2013

Answer: Massage can help prevent recurrence of capsular contraction

Brooke R. Seckel, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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September 9, 2013

Answer: POP

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Ryan Neinstein, MD, FRCSCCertified Plastic Surgeon
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September 9, 2013

Answer: POP

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February 16, 2021

Answer: Closed capsulotomy done by the patient - capsular contracture will likely return

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February 16, 2021

Answer: Closed capsulotomy done by the patient - capsular contracture will likely return

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September 9, 2013

Answer: Colsed capsulotomy

September 9, 2013

Answer: Colsed capsulotomy