Fear of capsular contracture. Does smoking increase the risk?

Dear rainrain90,
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, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Capsular contracture occurs when the capsule that forms around the implant thickens and tends to "shrink wrap" around the implant. There are varying degrees to this and we are still learning more about why this occurs. Smoking can contribute to issues with breast augmentation. You are encouraged to stop using any nicotine several weeks prior to as well as after surgery. I've included a video about capsular contrcture that I hope you find helpful.