I understand what capsular contracture is but im curious if there are people who are more at risk for a revision due to capsular contracture (anemic, high blood pressure, etc) or is it all random?
September 24, 2018
Answer: Capsular contracture Dear girlybabe,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
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September 24, 2018
Answer: Capsular contracture Dear girlybabe,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
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September 24, 2018
Answer: Breast augmentation and capsular contracture It is believed by many that bleeding, infection, and trauma are associated with early capsular contracture. So, it would be reasonable that people more prone to these might have a higher chance of developing this.Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author
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September 24, 2018
Answer: Breast augmentation and capsular contracture It is believed by many that bleeding, infection, and trauma are associated with early capsular contracture. So, it would be reasonable that people more prone to these might have a higher chance of developing this.Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author
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