I Developed Capsular Contracture in my Left What Will Happen if I Don't Have It Removed?

Thank you for your question.  For capsular contracture there are non operative modalities, (taking singulair, message, Aspen treatment, short course steroids, etc).  We like singulair in our office, along with the other modalities.  One should take it for 90 days straight.  There are also operative modalities, (capsulectomy, capsulotomy, change of pocket, placement of ADM, removal).  If the non operative modalities fail, the breast usually do not get softer with time.  they usually will harden, and become more odd shaped.  Please speak with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon about all your options.  The ASAPS and ASPS websites are good places to start.  You may be a better candidate for one over the other.
Jeffrey J. Roth, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Las Vegas Plastic Surgery

For your guidance, the scar tissue that forms around the implant is a natural response to a foreign object implanted in the body. The capsule can tighten and squeeze the implant making it firm. This firmness (breast capsule) can range from slight to very hard. The firmest ones can cause varying degrees of discomfort or pain. There are generally two ways to make the breasts soft. Capsulotomy refers to incisions within the scar tissue that release the capsule allowing more room for the implant. Capsulectomy is a more involved operation that removes all or most of the scar tissue creating a “new, fresh pocket” for the breast implant.
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It’s normal for the body to
react to a foreign material such as a breast implant by forming a scar.This scar surrounds the breast implant and is
known as a capsule.Capsule formation
occurs in every patient to some degree following breast augmentation.In most cases, this represents a normal
response to foreign material being placed inside your body.The presence of a significant capsule has no impact on a
patient’s overall health.Unfortunately,
they tend to be progressive and may significantly disrupt day-to-day life.The tightness associated with capsule
formation can cause significant pain and discomfort.In addition, capsule formation may be
associated with aesthetic deformities as well.Capsules can cause implant distortion and malposition.How capsules progress is unpredictable and for this
reason, it’s not unreasonable to monitor the progress of capsules over the
course of time.It’s important to stay
in close contact with your plastic surgeon.Your surgeon can help you with this very difficult problem.If distortion, malposition, or significant
pain ensues, it’s reasonable to proceed with capsulectomy or capsulotomy at
that time.