Does capsular contracture ever come back worse after revision?

August 8, 2015
Asked By:CaliBlonde in San Francisco, CA

I'm going to have revision surgery. I am getting strattice and textured sientras. My ps said I have a pretty good shot at success, but he scared me when he said that it is a possibility for cc to come back worse. Mine are grade 3 and grade 4, but I am lucky that they dropped before they hardened and are not really deformed as I've seen some. Does anyone have any experience with cc coming back worse and the patient totally regretting doing the revision?

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Answer: Does capsular contracture ever come back worse after revision?

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Tom J. Pousti, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Tom J. Pousti, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 9, 2015

Answer: Does Capsular Contracture Ever Come Back Worse After A Revision Capsulectomy?

S. Larry Schlesinger, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 9, 2015

Answer: Does Capsular Contracture Ever Come Back Worse After A Revision Capsulectomy?

S. Larry Schlesinger, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 9, 2015

Answer: Best options for capsular contracture

Richard Baxter, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 9, 2015

Answer: Best options for capsular contracture

Richard Baxter, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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August 9, 2015

Answer: Yes

Stuart A. Linder, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 9, 2015

Answer: Yes

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Answer: Capsular contracture recurrence

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Answer: Capsular contracture recurrence

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