My surgeon used drains after surgery and they were taken out the next day. One year post op I started to develop CC in one of my breasts. Could the usage of drains have caused the hardening of the capsule?
Answer: Can drains cause capsular contracture Thank you for your question. There are several theories why capsular contracture occur. The use of the drains in itself should not be the reason. I have performed thousands of breast augmentations and have NEVER used a drain. I see my aug patients yearly and have an extremely low capsular contracture rate. There is no need for a drain if the dissection is meticulous and essentially blood less. Good luck.
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Answer: Can drains cause capsular contracture Thank you for your question. There are several theories why capsular contracture occur. The use of the drains in itself should not be the reason. I have performed thousands of breast augmentations and have NEVER used a drain. I see my aug patients yearly and have an extremely low capsular contracture rate. There is no need for a drain if the dissection is meticulous and essentially blood less. Good luck.
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October 20, 2016
Answer: Can Drains Cause Capsular Contracture? Drains are not associated with an increased risk of capsular contracture, especially if used short term like yours were. Capsular contracture does occur late after surgery and is typically associated with a low grade bacterial infection that inflames the tissues. The infection rarely causes fever and illness, it just makes the breast capsule tighten up and can distort the shape of the implant.There are other causes of CC like excessive bleeding during surgery, but this usually presents earlier after the procedure.I would recommend that you follow up with your surgeon. Massage may soften the contracture or you may need surgery. Some of the implant companies do have a warranty that covers implant replacement costs if you need additional surgery.
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October 20, 2016
Answer: Can Drains Cause Capsular Contracture? Drains are not associated with an increased risk of capsular contracture, especially if used short term like yours were. Capsular contracture does occur late after surgery and is typically associated with a low grade bacterial infection that inflames the tissues. The infection rarely causes fever and illness, it just makes the breast capsule tighten up and can distort the shape of the implant.There are other causes of CC like excessive bleeding during surgery, but this usually presents earlier after the procedure.I would recommend that you follow up with your surgeon. Massage may soften the contracture or you may need surgery. Some of the implant companies do have a warranty that covers implant replacement costs if you need additional surgery.
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October 20, 2016
Answer: Can drains cause capsular contracture? Thank you for sharing your question and I am sorry to hear of your capsular contracture issues. Drains are not thought to be a risk factor for capsular contracture development, especially if placed for less than 24 hours. Leading thoughts on the development of implant hardening is the result of bacterial colonization of the implant and/or any blood that remains in the surgically created implant pocket. Hope this helps.
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October 20, 2016
Answer: Can drains cause capsular contracture? Thank you for sharing your question and I am sorry to hear of your capsular contracture issues. Drains are not thought to be a risk factor for capsular contracture development, especially if placed for less than 24 hours. Leading thoughts on the development of implant hardening is the result of bacterial colonization of the implant and/or any blood that remains in the surgically created implant pocket. Hope this helps.
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October 20, 2016
Answer: Drains do not cause capsule contracture The use of drains is to remove the collection of bloody fluid which may accumulate around a breast implant after surgery. The degree of fluid collection will vary with the individual. I've noticed most Caucasians do not drain very much and often the drains become light and serous in color within a day or so after surgery. Many Asians tend to drain much longer usually 5-6 days. It may a factor of their diet and how active they are after surgery. Eating lots of garlic, ginger and spicy food leads to a prolonged bleeding time.
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October 20, 2016
Answer: Drains do not cause capsule contracture The use of drains is to remove the collection of bloody fluid which may accumulate around a breast implant after surgery. The degree of fluid collection will vary with the individual. I've noticed most Caucasians do not drain very much and often the drains become light and serous in color within a day or so after surgery. Many Asians tend to drain much longer usually 5-6 days. It may a factor of their diet and how active they are after surgery. Eating lots of garlic, ginger and spicy food leads to a prolonged bleeding time.
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October 20, 2016
Answer: Can drains cause capsular contracture? Thank you for your question. Drains should be used when there is excess bleeding burring of breast augmentation and a removal of blood and fluid should lessen the risk of capsular contracture. Preferably the drains are taken out the day after. There are some studies however that suggest when drains are routinely used during breast augmentation there is a 1.5% increase in the risk of capsular contracture. However that risk is definitely outweighed by the importance of using drains when there is excess bleeding during the procedure.
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October 20, 2016
Answer: Can drains cause capsular contracture? Thank you for your question. Drains should be used when there is excess bleeding burring of breast augmentation and a removal of blood and fluid should lessen the risk of capsular contracture. Preferably the drains are taken out the day after. There are some studies however that suggest when drains are routinely used during breast augmentation there is a 1.5% increase in the risk of capsular contracture. However that risk is definitely outweighed by the importance of using drains when there is excess bleeding during the procedure.
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