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How long does it take for breasts to feel softer after capsulectomy + implant replacement to correct capsular contracture?

Optimistic5615May 23, 2022
Just wondering when I should start to feel a difference

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Dear NNN13, 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...

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Dear Diligent926864, 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....

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