What are the odds of capsular contracture recurrence?

June 27, 2013
Asked By:JessUSA in Kearny, NJ

I started to develop capsular contracture on my left breast at 8 months post op. I'm 10 months post op and it is not getting any better. The shape has becoming like a ball. I am scared of having a surgery to fix it and getting capsular contracture again. My first question is: what is the percentage of capsular contracture recurrence? I have smooth silicone under, and I read that saline implants have a lower percentage of capsular contracture. Should I switch to saline or it does not matter?

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June 28, 2013

Answer: Saline and silicone gel implants have similar rates of capsular contracture.

June 28, 2013

Answer: Saline and silicone gel implants have similar rates of capsular contracture.

July 2, 2013

Answer: Capsular Contracture

July 2, 2013

Answer: Capsular Contracture

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