6 months ago I had my old saline implants replaced with new silicone implants. About a month ago one of them start feeling a little hard and would sometimes be painful. My doctor confirmed this week that a capsule is forming around the implant. He prescribed me Singular to start taking When looking at that breast it is very obvious something is wrong with it. It's hard, it sits higher and is very round. If I were to have this implant replaced, what are the chances of it happing again??
Answer: Capsular Contracture Thank you for your question.
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Answer: Capsular Contracture Thank you for your question.
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October 5, 2022
Answer: Confirmed capsular contraction 6 months post op. What are the chances of it happing again? One of the inherent risks of breast implants is the development of capsular contractures. Although the risks are low, this definitely occurs in a percentage of patients. Once patients have developed a significant capsule, the data suggests that the risks of recurrence following a second surgery are slightly higher. Many things have been tried to reduce the risks of recurrence including: following multiple defined steps for the surgery, changing pockets, replacing the implants, reducing potential bacterial contamination, use of ADM's, use of singular, and temporary explantation. None of these have been shown to reduce the risk to zero. Discuss all of your treatment options with your surgeon before making a decision regarding further care.
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October 5, 2022
Answer: Confirmed capsular contraction 6 months post op. What are the chances of it happing again? One of the inherent risks of breast implants is the development of capsular contractures. Although the risks are low, this definitely occurs in a percentage of patients. Once patients have developed a significant capsule, the data suggests that the risks of recurrence following a second surgery are slightly higher. Many things have been tried to reduce the risks of recurrence including: following multiple defined steps for the surgery, changing pockets, replacing the implants, reducing potential bacterial contamination, use of ADM's, use of singular, and temporary explantation. None of these have been shown to reduce the risk to zero. Discuss all of your treatment options with your surgeon before making a decision regarding further care.
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September 20, 2022
Answer: Problem Just based on the photos alone (without a physical exam) it is difficult to fully determine that problem. You may have capsular contracture on the right but you may also have a bottom out implant on the left. You need to see an expert in breast surgery that can do a correct physical exam and evaluate you. I would recommend seeing a board-certified or board-eligible plastic surgeon with aesthetic surgery training and experience to tackle this type of problem in a safe and efficient manner. Best of luck!
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September 20, 2022
Answer: Problem Just based on the photos alone (without a physical exam) it is difficult to fully determine that problem. You may have capsular contracture on the right but you may also have a bottom out implant on the left. You need to see an expert in breast surgery that can do a correct physical exam and evaluate you. I would recommend seeing a board-certified or board-eligible plastic surgeon with aesthetic surgery training and experience to tackle this type of problem in a safe and efficient manner. Best of luck!
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September 14, 2022
Answer: Implants Anytime you have implants, there is a chance of the capsule forming and becoming hard. I would add external ultrasound treatments to soften the capsule since it is early and could resolve. Hopefully you bought the extended warranty for the capsule.
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September 14, 2022
Answer: Implants Anytime you have implants, there is a chance of the capsule forming and becoming hard. I would add external ultrasound treatments to soften the capsule since it is early and could resolve. Hopefully you bought the extended warranty for the capsule.
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September 11, 2022
Answer: Treatment for capsular contracture. Performing a total capsulectomy and implant replacement via an inframammary incision should lead to a more rate of recurrence, probably near 5%.
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September 11, 2022
Answer: Treatment for capsular contracture. Performing a total capsulectomy and implant replacement via an inframammary incision should lead to a more rate of recurrence, probably near 5%.
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