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There are a variety of things surgeons do to prevent capsular contracture without surgery. I have never heard of muscle relaxers being used.
Dear Wilma14493,capsular contracture affects people approximately one in 20. No one knows exactly what causes it and what can prevent it completely. It's important for your doctor to use a minimal incision and a Keller funnel as a sleeve to protect the implant from touching anything before goes into the breast pocket. Singulair has been shown to prevent it Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
There is a lot that is not known about capsular contracture. The most common medication to treat it is Singulair. If it progresses past a certain stage then surgical correction is recommended. I encourage you to discuss your questions with your surgeon. Muscle relaxers are sometimes used during surgical recovery to treat discomfort from placing the implants below the muscle but typically not as a treatment for capsular contracture.
From the information given a capsulectomy would be recommended. You can then elect to reinsert the implants or take them out completely. If you elect not to replace them you may appear deflated as you are losing the volume the implants provide. I encourage you to speak further with your...
Dear Polite970329, a capsule can be detected by any experienced breast surgeon at a consultation in person. There are a number of ways Dr's detect. I would suggest going back to the Dr who did your initial implants or to a new experienced breast surgeon. Wishing you the best of luck! Daniel...
Dear Luminous8667, capsular contracture affects people approximately one in 20. No one knows exactly what causes it and what can prevent it completely. It's important for your doctor to use a minimal incision and a Keller funnel as a sleeve to protect the implant from touching anything before...
