I have had a capsular contracture twice one my left breast now. Will it continue happening?

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I am 5 months post op and have developed capsular contracture for the second time. I don't know what to do and if it's worth getting a third surgery. I got 375cc saline, high profile under the muscle. I need your help and advice please.

Richard Baxter, MD · Answer

The most effective thing in my experience for capsular contracture, especially when it recurs, is to do a total capsulectomy (removal of the scar capsule), Strattice, and a new implant. Recurrence of capsular contracture is very uncommon when these 3 things are done together.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

I am sorry for the complications you are experiencing. In my opinion, given the objective of reducing the potential risk of recurrence of the capsular contraction, it is best to use “fresh” implants in these cases.   Although the cause of encapsulation cannot be definitively determined in most cases, one of the leading theories regarding onset of encapsulation is the presence of a bacteria "microfilm"  surrounding the breast implants.  I also would recommend the use of Strattice during your revision surgery to reduce the chance of recurrence.Best wishes.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Although an exam would be 
necessary, from your description, a Strattice sling to maintain 
position, reduce rippling, and reduce capsular contracture rate may be a
 very good option. Find a plastic surgeon who wrote the chapter on 
breast augmentation revision with Strattice with ELITE credentials who 
performs hundreds of breast augmentations and breast augmentation 
revisions each year.  Then look at the plastic surgeon's website before 
and after photo galleries to get a sense of who can deliver the results.	Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

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