What is the current statistic for capsular contracture in breast implant patients?

Any experience plastic surgeon will tell you that capsular contracture is quite rare. I do over 300 implant cases per year and my personal experience is 5 patients in 18 years- however each of the those 5 patients failed to follow instructions on how to avoid this rare issue. There are very good internal solutions that we use to sterilize the pocket and start patients on implant massage at 1 week. Do your homework and seek out an experienced plastic surgeon! Best Wishes!!

The U. S. FDA Breast Implant Post-approval study evaluated long-term outcomes of 99,933 patients. The Baker III and Baker IV capsular contracture reported rates for smooth devices used for primary breast augmentation were as follows: Allergan’s silicone gel rate was 5% at 2 years; while its saline rate was 2.8% at 2 years. In this study, Mentor reported no saline data.
Mentor reports its Memory Silicone Gel capsular contracture rate at 12% at 10 years. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA

Capsular contracture is a risk with breast augmentation. However there are many steps that can be taken to minimize the risk of this occurring. In my practice I often use the Keller funnel to place silicone implants. This minimizes touching the implant. I also bathe the breast pocket with antibiotic solution. Placing the implant beneath the muscle and using an inframammary incision helps to lower the capsular contracture rate. I've included a video on this topic that I hope you find helpful.