Can cuts in my mouth lead to capsular contracture after a Breast Augmentation?

Hello,
And thank you for the question.
Currently there is no evidence that small intraoral injuries would cause capsular contracture after breast augmentation.
I suggest that you also discuss your questions and concerns with your Plastic Surgeon.
I hope this helps.
Best, Dr. Karanetz
Dr. Irena KaranetzBreast Fellowship-TrainedBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

Not crazy or dumb! Anything that actually creates bleeding like piercing, tattoos, trauma, medical procedures should get antibiotics to prevent the bacteria from catching onto the implant and starting capsular contracture (scar tissue hardening) around the implant. So in summary I would make sure I don't cut the inside of my mouth with chewing. Best Wishes!!

Hello @2newbies No, cuts in your mouth con not cause capsular contracture. When a woman undergoes breast augmentation surgery, placing a prosthesis in your tissue will make the body begin to surround that prosthesis with a new tissue, it is a small film that in most cases depending on how the surgical procedure was done, how the patient heals or the scarring of the patient is, if the patient took post operative care. This capsule is not normally seen or felt, but as time passes by, some patients have an inflammatory reaction to the prosthesis, and that capsule becomes thicker and thicker and it begins to be felt and in the worst of cases it can be seen. We call this capsular contracture. I hope this shed some light. Best wishes!

Dear 2newbies,
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

Any infection can increase the risk of capsular formation. Your mouth is loaded with bacteria. I would suggest training yourself to avoid chewing inside your mouth. Plus, you may grow ridges where you chew and lead to more problems.

It is unlikely that a cut inside your mouth would lead to capsular contracture. There is much that is not known about capsular contracture but it is believed there are certain things that can be done to lower risk. Some include selecting an implant that is not too large for the breast space, using a Keller funnel during insertion of silicone implants by surgeon, and placing the implant under the muscle. I've included a video I hope you find helpful.

Hi and welcome to our forum!
Chronic cheek biting can cause intraoral ulceration which may become infected. Chronic cheek biting may be an indication of stress, anxiety, or depression which would require psychologic evaluation and treatment. It may be more than "just a habit".
Although the exact cause of capsular contracture is unknown ( and is probably multifactorial), its incidence is increased if there is an infection anywhere in your body (as bacteria can spread in your bloodstream). It is unique amongst individuals and their individual immune response to the placement of a foreign body. Its incidence is increased in the presence of infection.
Get the cheek biting under control.
Best wishes...