Have capsular contracture in right breast. Do both implants need to be replaced for symmetry?

Thank you for your question. It is difficult to answer without pictures but in general you don’t have to address the good side at the same time. You also should look into a non surgical treatment for capsular contracture called Aspen ultrasound as an alternative to surgery. Best of luck.

The difficult part in your journey at this time is that recurrence of capsular contracture can be as high as 30% or more in people who have already had a capsular contracture. It sounds like your doctors are doing the right things treating you with medications to minimize this. Furthermore, you can have the implants taken out as well as the capsules and have them replaced in an effort to see if this treatment option gives you the aesthetic result that you want without the capsular contracture. However, it is going to be difficult to guarantee that you will not get a capsular contracture in the future. There are some ultrasound-guided massage therapies that provide softening of the capsules, however, there is limited evidence on this. Furthermore, removing the implants is an option as well to treat your discomfort and I would hope that this would do so. This can be a tough scenario. I truly hope you can have relief of your symptoms. Have a goal directed conversation with your board-certified plastic surgeon and we are happy to help you in any way we can.