It has been 7 years since I got (2nd set of) implants. All of a sudden one has grown very hard. I had capsular contraction with my first set of implants and that is why I had them replaced (after 16 yrs). Could capsular contract be caused by rough handling? My husband squeezes the daylights out of my breast (always the same one) in the throes of passion. Would this treatment over time cause capsular contraction? Would bia-ALCL cancer cause the sudden capsular contraction? Thank you.
September 1, 2017
Answer: Capsular contracture Dear Lolamc,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, MD, MHA, MS Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery
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September 1, 2017
Answer: Capsular contracture Dear Lolamc,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, MD, MHA, MS Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery
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September 2, 2017
Answer: Squeezing does not cause contractures as the general risks of contractures are 20% over the lifetime of the patient. If you have appreciated changes, you should see your surgeon for an evaluation and for options on how to best manage your problem.
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September 2, 2017
Answer: Squeezing does not cause contractures as the general risks of contractures are 20% over the lifetime of the patient. If you have appreciated changes, you should see your surgeon for an evaluation and for options on how to best manage your problem.
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