I got sub pectoral silicone textured implants, 280cc, 7 years ago. Grade 4 capsular contracture in left, grade 2/3 in the right. Capsulectomy and implant exchange in few weeks. I am of athletic build and was an A cup. What can I do to reduce capsular contracture reuccuring, specifically, will smaller implants help to reduce risk?
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July 11, 2017
Answer: Will smaller implants reduce risk of capsular contracture reoccurring?
Hello, and thank you for your question. (Keep in mind that an in-person consultation is necessary for the best advice.) While you are breastfeeding, your breasts have a different size and shape compared to when you're not breastfeeding. Letting your breasts "dry up" allows them to return to...
As it leaves you having to continue your care with another surgeon and without benefit of any revision policy. I will be facing retirement someday and will have some perks to offset the downside of having a retiring surgeon do your work. That being said, since your over a year out from s...
If the capsule is not troublesom to you you don't have to remove them. However of they are then options will be further revision, remove implants completely, use other types of implants with less con traction profile. Which option depends on your circumstances and how much breast tissue you have...
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