Can vaccines (like the Covid vaccine) effect your implants? I want to get the vaccine when available but I’m worried about cc

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can vaccines (like the Covid vaccine) effect your implants? I want to get the vaccine when available but I’m worried about cApsular contracture

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

There is no evidence that vaccinations cause capsular contracture. Every person has to decide for  themselves whether or not to get the vaccine. There are always those who say that vaccines cause problems even without evidence. Make the choice you feel is best for you.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Tasteful9107,
there is no link between capsular contracture and vaccines. Capsular contracture happens. In fact, every implant has a capsule form around it, its just a certain percentage develop thick capsules. There is a lot we don't know about it actually. Some think that bacteria that gets on the implant during insertion can increase the risk. Thats why we use a Keller Funnel in our practice to reduce that possibility. Our capsular contracture rate is less than 2% because we use a keller funnel as well as meticulous operating room techniques.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Capsular contracture is an incompletely understood entity in which many theories have been postulated but none have been substantiated. Capsular contracture is very difficult to evaluate without a physical exam. If the breasts are soft and pliable, capsular contracture is not likely. Capsular contracture can occur in even the most careful surgeon's practice, and we do not know everything that is responsible for the occurrence of capsular contracture. 
For diagnostic purposes, the sequence in the diagnosis should be mammography, ultrasound, then MRI, if necessary. The most important thing in this consideration is to find a PS who does hundreds of breast augmentations and revisions who is very sophisticated in the approach to treating capsular contracture should it occur.

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