Could stress and anxiety cause bleeding to the implants?

hello thank you for your question and provided information as well. based in your question not necessary but its recommended to discuss all about theme with your plastic surgeon.

Thank you for your question.Bleeding can occur following surgery if the blood pressure increases too high, this can be caused by stress and anxiety. If you suffer from these on a regular basis and you are more than a week out from surgery, it will not cause any bleeding. Capsular contracture is not effected by stress either.

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
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

In the immediate post operative period a rise in blood pressure can increase the risk of bleeding. Stress and anxiety manifest themselves physiologically via blood pressure. However, outside of the peri-operative period the likelihood of bleeding without inciting trauma is unlikely.As always discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).

Common causes of bleeding after implants include high blood pressure or trauma. If stress and anxiety is causing your blood pressure to skyrocket, then it may cause more bleeding. Capsular contracture is thought to be due to increased inflammation due to bacteria or bleeding. Stress and anxiety are therefore unlikely to be direct causes of capsular contracture. Hope this helps!Johnson C. Lee, MD
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
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I am not sure what you mean by this question but stress and anxiety can definitely affect healing and possible complications including capsular contracture.  Actual bleeding being caused by stress/anxiety I have never heard of. 

Hi - I do think that stress/mindfullness can cause changes within the body.  If this applies to generalized illness and cancer then it could possibly apply to breast implant surgery.  Now, there are a lot of patients out there who have a ton of stress in their lives and nothing that we know of is happening with their implants so I don't believe it a 100% causal relationship. 
For your whole body wellness it is good to try to isolate those things causing this for you and take them on one at a time.  
All the best - Dr. Amy Bekanich

Hi. What can cause a bleeding by stress and anxiety after a Breast Augmentation procedure is a high blood pressure,  but only during the first 24 to 48 hours after surgery. If such thing happens  the hematoma must be drain in the OR and the blod vessel cauterize (seal). Capsular contracture have nothing to do with anxiety neither any other complication.
International Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
Member of the International Society of Asthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
25 years experience

Stress and anxiety can delay healing and cause issues.  It is doubtful that it caused capsular contracture.  Avoid trauma to the breast and wear a compression garment for comfort and protection.  

Dear Girlybabe,Hello and thank you for your excellent question. Stress and anxiety can adversely affect your body's ability to heal, but is unlikely to cause capsular contracture or bleeding. If you have any questions, call our office for assistance. Good luck!

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Jon Ver Halen, MD FACS

Harvard educated plastic surgeon

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