does lifting weight (upper body exercises) make capsular contracture get worse?

Hi. Weight lifting does not affect capsular contracture, but if you have submuscular implants and you do a lot of weight lifting, especially pec. exercises then over time this can pull the implant towards the armpit. However, it is more likely that the capsular contracture is progressive, and that you may need it operated on. Regards Dr Charles Cope

I am not aware of any relationship between lifting weights and capsular contracture. If your implants are beneath the muscle, lifting weights will tend to pull the implant up and laterally. If you capsule is very tight this may cause pain at the breast or you may be having more muscle pain at this side. Speak with a board certified plastic surgeon and be examined to see how tight your capsule is and discuss treatment options.

To my knowledge capsular contracture has no relationship to weight training. As far as your symptoms, capsules can cause pain and capsules to tend to trap the implant higher than it would normally sit. I would recommend you meet with your surgeon and explore your options to alleviate your symptoms.

No, I do not think that heavy lifting makes capsular contracture worse. It is possible however that heavy lifting can cause shifting of the breast implants,  especially to the sides or inferiorly. My guess is that the pain you experience after lifting may be related to muscle strain etc. Best to seek consultation with board-certified plastic surgeons for more specific advice. Best wishes.

Thank you for your question.  As other surgeons who stated that I do not think weightlifting will make her capsular contraction worse.  My guess is that discomfort after weightlifting is due to the pressure of stretching and pulling on the capsule.  However I do not think this will make it get worse.U considered a capsulotomy, removal of the capsule and placement of a new textured implant with acellular dermal matrix?'s these newer techniques can prevent recurrence.