I have capsular contracture. Do I have to have my implants removed?

Dear Manhattan,   There are surgeons who use medication like Singular or Vitamin E for that purpose, but there are no reputable and repetitive studies that justify the usage of them. Moreover , their side effects are too serious for a non proven improvement.  In the early stages of capsule c...

Hello,The advent of anatomically shaped implants (and Sientra's round textured implants) has placed the concept of the textured shell surface back in the minds of doctors and their patients. There is little good evidence that textured shells decrease the risk of primary or recurrent capsular...

If you are really trying to avoid surgery, why not give the Aspen treatments a try? I would make sure that they offer some kind of guarantee so if it doesn't improve your situation, you haven't wasted your money. Best of luck, Dr. Nazarian

Since your surgeon knows your case intimately, speak with him or her. In general, though, a compression bra won't affect capsular contracture so wear it if it feels comfortable. Best, Dr. Nazarian

Treatment for capsular contracture often involves en bloc capsulectomy, complete removal of the capsule, or making the pocket larger by capsular incisions (capsulotomy) with implant replacement. Recent studies suggest that using the same implant may increase the chance of recurrence. Placement...

The best evident to date implicates bacterial biofilms as the cause of capsular contracture.  Biofilms are difficult to eliminate, hence the reason that there is a high rate of recurrence if there is only a capsulotomy and implant exchange done.  The best chance for eliminating the...