I started to develop cc at 8 months post op. I'm 10 months post op and it is not getting any better. What is the percentage of cc recurrence after having surgery to have the capsule removed? I have smooth silicone under. I read that saline has a lower rate of cc. Should I switch my implants to saline or it does not matter? I am really scared of having another surgery and having cc again.
Answer: Rate of capsular contracture recurrence? Hello! Thank you for your question! Recurrent capsular contracture is a very difficult problem. Assuming you tried conservative measures in the past - implant massage and may add the medication Singulair and Vitamin E. If these fail, surgical correction may be necessary. It is a matter of surgeon preference as well as what is seen during your procedure that will determine whether or not a complete capsulectomy is performed. If significant capsule formation is seen intraoperatively, a full capule removal may be warranted with a drain in order to completely remove all of the tissue and allow better adherence of your breast back to its normal anatomic position down on your chest wall. Irrigating with certain medications may also be if benefit. Some other things that may have been tried include changing the position of your implant, addition of a dermal matrix, or consideration for the the shaped, textured, anatomical gel implants. Without knowing your issues and without an examination, it is difficult to tell you what may be the best thing for you. I tend to favor performing capsulectomies in order to create a fresh pocket, reshape the pocket, allow better shape and adherence of the overlying breast. I would discuss your issues with your plastic surgeon who will assist you in determining the right modality for you. At a 3rd recurrence, it may continue to occur despite all of these modalities and consideration for explantation or living with the contracture are options. Hope that this helps! Best wishes!
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Answer: Rate of capsular contracture recurrence? Hello! Thank you for your question! Recurrent capsular contracture is a very difficult problem. Assuming you tried conservative measures in the past - implant massage and may add the medication Singulair and Vitamin E. If these fail, surgical correction may be necessary. It is a matter of surgeon preference as well as what is seen during your procedure that will determine whether or not a complete capsulectomy is performed. If significant capsule formation is seen intraoperatively, a full capule removal may be warranted with a drain in order to completely remove all of the tissue and allow better adherence of your breast back to its normal anatomic position down on your chest wall. Irrigating with certain medications may also be if benefit. Some other things that may have been tried include changing the position of your implant, addition of a dermal matrix, or consideration for the the shaped, textured, anatomical gel implants. Without knowing your issues and without an examination, it is difficult to tell you what may be the best thing for you. I tend to favor performing capsulectomies in order to create a fresh pocket, reshape the pocket, allow better shape and adherence of the overlying breast. I would discuss your issues with your plastic surgeon who will assist you in determining the right modality for you. At a 3rd recurrence, it may continue to occur despite all of these modalities and consideration for explantation or living with the contracture are options. Hope that this helps! Best wishes!
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Answer: Rate of Capsular Contracture Recurrance Capsular contracture may recur regardless of surgeries being performed at this time and may require additional surgeries. There is as much as a 40% chance that additional surgery will be needed following this operation. Nicotine users, such as smokers, have up to a 30 times increased #risk of capsular contracture. The #reason capsular contraction happen is unclear. It's possibly caused by microscopic bacteria on the implant, a collection of blood after surgery or perhaps it is a tendency for some women to form scar tissue. What we do know is that is cases reported have decreased from 25% to 5-10% or less. One way to attempt the prevention of it is to follow your surgeon's post op instructions as recommended and ask questions of your surgeon when healing concerns arise.
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Answer: Rate of Capsular Contracture Recurrance Capsular contracture may recur regardless of surgeries being performed at this time and may require additional surgeries. There is as much as a 40% chance that additional surgery will be needed following this operation. Nicotine users, such as smokers, have up to a 30 times increased #risk of capsular contracture. The #reason capsular contraction happen is unclear. It's possibly caused by microscopic bacteria on the implant, a collection of blood after surgery or perhaps it is a tendency for some women to form scar tissue. What we do know is that is cases reported have decreased from 25% to 5-10% or less. One way to attempt the prevention of it is to follow your surgeon's post op instructions as recommended and ask questions of your surgeon when healing concerns arise.
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June 30, 2013
Answer: Capsular contracture
I do not find that saline implants in my hands have a lower rate of capsular contracture than do silicone implants. I would recommend implant exchange and creation of a new pocket for your implants. I will tell you that you are at increased risk for capsular contracture with this second operation unfortunately. Best of luck.
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June 30, 2013
Answer: Capsular contracture
I do not find that saline implants in my hands have a lower rate of capsular contracture than do silicone implants. I would recommend implant exchange and creation of a new pocket for your implants. I will tell you that you are at increased risk for capsular contracture with this second operation unfortunately. Best of luck.
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June 30, 2013
Answer: Rate of Capsular Contracture Recurrence?
If this is the first capsular contracture, total capsulectomy with implant exchange is reasonable. In recurrent capsular contracture, dermal matrices may be incorporated into the surgery to decrease recurrence. Find a plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of breast augmentations and breast augmentation revisions each year. Then look at the plastic surgeon's website before and after photo galleries to get a sense of who can deliver the results. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA
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June 30, 2013
Answer: Rate of Capsular Contracture Recurrence?
If this is the first capsular contracture, total capsulectomy with implant exchange is reasonable. In recurrent capsular contracture, dermal matrices may be incorporated into the surgery to decrease recurrence. Find a plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of breast augmentations and breast augmentation revisions each year. Then look at the plastic surgeon's website before and after photo galleries to get a sense of who can deliver the results. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA
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June 28, 2013
Answer: Saline implants do not have a lower incidence of capsular contracture then silicone gel.
Silicone and saline implants have similar rates of capsular contracture. The rate of capsular contracture in the patient who is experienced that phenomena in previously will be higher with any subsequent implant placement.
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June 28, 2013
Answer: Saline implants do not have a lower incidence of capsular contracture then silicone gel.
Silicone and saline implants have similar rates of capsular contracture. The rate of capsular contracture in the patient who is experienced that phenomena in previously will be higher with any subsequent implant placement.
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