Can Capsular Contracture Be Fixed Without Surgery? I Have Mentor 350cc Silicone, Mod+, Unders, Crease Incision. (photo)

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Im almost 17 weeks po. Around 12 weeks post op my left breast dropped and softened alot. I then noticed the right was still high, firm and looks smaller when it's 25cc bigger. I went to my ps this week an he said there's a slight contracture and I should lie directly on my breast on a soft surface for 10-20mins daily 2x a day and massage it down/outward. He said its rare that he needs to do revision for scar tissue and I should be fine. Should I take accolate? I've been taking 800iu vitamin e.

Juan Pablo Cervantes, MD · Answer

Hi,  they look normal in those pics.  Capsular contracture can happen as early and late in time.  Non surgical procedures can be good,  but sometimes they dont work and surgery has to be done.  Hope to be of some help. 

	 

	Dr jpc

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

The picture provided shows breasts appear outwardly normal. Nonsurgical treatment of capsular contracture includes closed capsulotomy which is controversial but does work on occasion. Accolate has testimonial benefit but I have been unimpressed with the results.

William T. Stoeckel, MD · Answer

If you have a capsular contracture, it is in the very early stages of development. I think that either accolate or singulair would be worth trying. I have used singulair with my patients in your situation and actually think that it has helped a few. I am usually fairly skeptical of non-surgical treatments for things that typically require surgery, but I have been surprised that singulair has helped a couple of my patients. I have another patient that had a more aggressive contracture and she had a "cupping" procedure performed. I am not really sure where she went or what was involved, but I have photos to verify that her capsular contracture was improved with the procedure. It sounded very fishy to me, but I can't argue with the fact that she is happy with the results.

Sugene Kim, MD, FACS · Answer

If your breast has gotten hard over time, it may be due to scar tissue that formed around the implant.  Capsular contracture is progressive.  Patients usually notice capsular contracture when the implants become hard.  It can also cause distortion of the implant as well as give pain.  You should see your plastic surgeon to see whether you would need implant exchange with capsulectomy.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Posted photos look great but their do not demonstrate a cc. Best to have aggressive lymphatic massages, external ultrasound therapy, try Accolate also.

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