I had breast augmentation 5 years ago, within 6 months developed capular contracture. My surgeon removed the implants and placed the on top of the muscle. Everything was great and breasts looked awesome until about 4 months ago. From the past experience the systems all the the same. Is this possible? Also, I have an auto immune disorder can this contribute to the problem?
September 20, 2018
Answer: Recurrent capsular contracture with breast augmentation Sorry to hear about your recurrent capsular contracture. There are various things that can be done to try to prevent recurrence. First, your surgeon should perform a complete removal of the scar tissue capsule and replace the implant with a new textured implant. Be sure your surgeon chooses Sientra implants. They are the only manufacturer that has a 2 year guarantee against capsular contracture due to the superiority of their texturization process. Second, proper cultures should be obtained during surgery to be sure you don't have a chronic infection causing the recurrence. Third, your surgeon my opt to place a drain at the time of surgery. Fourth, see if your surgeon has any post-op treatments to help prevent recurrent capsular contracture. We have a special laser protocol for our patients that has greatly reduced our CC recurrence rates. Finally, be sure to take a dose of antibiotics before every dental procedure (even aggressive cleanings). Though the studies are not definitive, some reports show that dental procedures have been linked to CC.
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September 20, 2018
Answer: Recurrent capsular contracture with breast augmentation Sorry to hear about your recurrent capsular contracture. There are various things that can be done to try to prevent recurrence. First, your surgeon should perform a complete removal of the scar tissue capsule and replace the implant with a new textured implant. Be sure your surgeon chooses Sientra implants. They are the only manufacturer that has a 2 year guarantee against capsular contracture due to the superiority of their texturization process. Second, proper cultures should be obtained during surgery to be sure you don't have a chronic infection causing the recurrence. Third, your surgeon my opt to place a drain at the time of surgery. Fourth, see if your surgeon has any post-op treatments to help prevent recurrent capsular contracture. We have a special laser protocol for our patients that has greatly reduced our CC recurrence rates. Finally, be sure to take a dose of antibiotics before every dental procedure (even aggressive cleanings). Though the studies are not definitive, some reports show that dental procedures have been linked to CC.
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May 5, 2014
Answer: Cap con Unfortunately the answer is yes. In fact, if you get one , you do have a higher chance of getting another one. Still worth treating though if it is distorting the breast or causing pain.
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May 5, 2014
Answer: Cap con Unfortunately the answer is yes. In fact, if you get one , you do have a higher chance of getting another one. Still worth treating though if it is distorting the breast or causing pain.
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