Can an accident that may have caused internal trauma cause capsular contracture? (Photo)

Yes, internal trauma especially if there is an intracapapsular
hematoma or post trauma infection may
promote a periprosthetic infection although uncommon. See a board certified plastic surgeon for evaluation.

Hi there-Trauma, depending on the severity, can cause injury to the pocket that may result in development of a contracted capsule, but the only way to know whether or not you had this problem (or a different one) would be to examine you.My recommendation would be for you to find a good surgeon near you and visit for an evaluation.

In general capsular contracture is a permanent hardness of the implant and does not come and go.  It can be caused by trauma, for example a capsule tear that causes some bleeding that may then result in a contracture around your implant.  It may be a good idea to get an MRI to evaluate your implant.  

Trauma to the breast which contains a breast implant if severe can cause bleeding and subsequently cause a capsular contracture.  It is very important that she see her plastic surgeon in person for an examination and diagnosis.

Thank you for your question and photo. It is important that you seek the advice of an experienced board certified plastic surgeon (or two) in your area. A face-to-face consultation is necessary to diagnose a capsular contracture. That being said, it is certainly possible for you to develop a capsular contracture after trauma to  the breast. If the capsule  is torn during the accident the resulting inflammation can start this process. Also, the accident may have damaged your implant. On the bright side you may be having some post-traumatic muscle spasm that is giving you these symptoms. See what a surgeon has to say after examination. Good luck