Covid jab after breast implants?

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I'm worried that the covid jab might trigger a immune response and cause capsule contracture around the implant I really need some advice as I had these implants April 2021 so not long

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Tasteful18,
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. There are no studies linking COVID and capsular contracture. 
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

James B. Depew, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi Tasteful18,
First, congratulations for being considering COVID vaccination and taking the best steps to protect yourself and others. So far, there is no data to support any worsening capsular contracture with implants following COVID vaccination. But as always, data is continuing to be collected and monitored. If you have any specific concerns about capsular contracture, it is always best to speak with your operating plastic surgeon or another board certified plastic surgeon.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Although we do not have all the answers to why capsules form, there has been no evidence that vaccines of any kind trigger a capsule formation. Infections, especially bacterial and inflammatory, can trigger the capsule formation.  If you got COVID after vaccination, hopefully you will have a milder case. Without the vaccination, you may have a more severe reaction and possibly stimulate more capsule.

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