Collagen supplement pills after breast augmentation

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I am 2week post op of breast augmentation. about 10 days after surgery I took my collagen supplement pills as I used to before 2weeks of surgery. I discovered cc is related collagen tissues after 2days of intake then I stopped immediately. should I be worried?

Robert M. Tornambe, MD · Answer

blmc.  I appreciate your concern, but no need to worry. The collagen pills will have no effect on capsular contracture, one way or the other. Check in with your plastic surgeon but I would not be concerned. Best of luck.

Mathew A. Plant, MD, FRCSC · Answer

There is nothing to worry about. Collagen pills are dissolved in the stomach and have no effect on the body whatsoever.

Mennen T. Gallas, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. You should not have reason to be concerned. I suggest that you follow up with your plastic surgeon for his/ her recommendation on how to proceed. Best of luck,

Eric YK Li, MD · Answer

While I don't think there is a causative relationship between collagen supplements and development of capsular contracture (so you don't need to worry in my opinion), I would advise not taking supplements in the future without prior discussion with your surgeon regarding the potential risks and benefits.  Congratulations on your recent surgery!

Joseph Fata, MD (retired) · Answer

As you have been advised, there is no known relationship between collagen supplements and the risk of a contracture. You can relax and resume taking them

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