I had silicone implants 30 years ago. My right breast has become hard. What is it and is it correctable? Also is it dangerous?

June 12, 2014
Asked By:marilynncape in Ferndale, WA

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June 15, 2014

Answer: Capsular contracture

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBABoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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June 15, 2014

Answer: Capsular contracture

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBABoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 15, 2014

Answer: Hard breast implant at 30 years

David A. Bottger, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 15, 2014

Answer: Hard breast implant at 30 years

David A. Bottger, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 14, 2014

Answer: Likely capsular contracture

William T. Stoeckel, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 14, 2014

Answer: Likely capsular contracture

William T. Stoeckel, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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June 14, 2014

Answer: Old silicone implants hardening is capsular contracture - and likely implant rupture - all correctable

Christopher S. Verbin, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 14, 2014

Answer: Old silicone implants hardening is capsular contracture - and likely implant rupture - all correctable

Christopher S. Verbin, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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