Is MRI the only method to show if I have capsular contracture?

Hello, thank you for your question. An MRI would be able to detect if an implant is ruptured. However, capsular contracture can be noted on physical exam. The Baker classification system denotes the severity of the contracture. If you are wanting additional assessment, capsular contracture can be detected through MRI, but not necessary. It is important to ensure if you are getting them removed that you go to a surgeon that specializes in EN BLOC procedures to ensure there is no silicone spillage into the chest.

No you can examine it and identify it.Capsular contracture is a complication that can occur after breast augmentation surgery, when the scar tissue around a breast implant tightens and hardens: ExplanationThe body forms a thin, pliable, and translucent capsule of scar tissue around a breast implant as a normal response to the foreign object. However, in capsular contracture, the capsule thickens and tightens, squeezing the implant and causing the breast to feel hard and painful, and look abnormal. SeverityCapsular contracture can range in severity from mild to severe. The Baker Scale is used to grade the severity of capsular contracture: Grade I: No contracture or asymptomatic Grade II: Mild contracture that is painless and almost undetectable Grade III: Moderate contracture with some firmness and discomfort Grade IV: Severe contracture that is painful and can be diagnosed by observation alone PrevalenceAbout one in six women who have breast augmentation surgery will experience some degree of capsular contracture. CauseCapsular contracture is caused by anything that leads to inflammation of the capsule. TreatmentPlastic surgeons can perform breast augmentation revision procedures to treat capsular contracture.