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If Capsular Contracture Comes Back, is It Usually Worse, Same or Better Than Before?

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Hi, if CC returns after revision how bad is it likely to be? Sadly, I went subglandular again with an areola incision (I wasn't advised there were other options). I don't think the entire capsule was taken out or another pocket made, but new bigger implants were used. With that history, is it 100% guaranteed that I'll develop CC again and, if so, to what degree (worse, same or better than before)? Thank you.

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