So I had a B/A done almost 6 months ago and at 3 months developed capsular contracture on left breast. I have been on accolate for 2 months and now just recently my right side is starting the same thing. Is there such a thing as laser treatment for helping capsular contracture? I read there was this treatment for capsular contracture with ultrasound through a facility called Aspen Rehabilation?
Answer: Ultrasound sometimes helpful for contracture Sorry to hear about your experience. Capsular contracture remains a difficult problem. I haven't heard of any laser treatments for it, but there are a few reports that ultrasound can be helpful. It may also help to take antibiotics while the treatments are being done. The idea is that the ultrasound disrupts the scar allowing the antibiotics to penetrate. We have tried this a couple of times and while we have had some success it doesn't always work. best
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Surgery may be required I don't know of any good data that supports ultrasound as an option for capsular contracture that could provide consistent results. If the accolate does not work, then you will most likely require surgery in the form of a capsulotomy (removal of the capsules) and replacement of the implants.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Surgery may be required I don't know of any good data that supports ultrasound as an option for capsular contracture that could provide consistent results. If the accolate does not work, then you will most likely require surgery in the form of a capsulotomy (removal of the capsules) and replacement of the implants.
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May 28, 2023
Answer: Treatments for capsular contracture after breast augmentation Thanks for the question - Capsular contracture is a known complication of breast augmentation. Bilateral capsular contracture this close to your breast augmentation while you're on Accolate is unusual. It is likely that you will need replacement of your implants with capsulectomy. Other treatments may not be adequate. Ultrasound has produced some disappointing results for capsular contracture resolution. Be sure to discuss your situation with your plastic surgeon as soon as possible. I hope this helps.
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Answer: Treatments for capsular contracture after breast augmentation Thanks for the question - Capsular contracture is a known complication of breast augmentation. Bilateral capsular contracture this close to your breast augmentation while you're on Accolate is unusual. It is likely that you will need replacement of your implants with capsulectomy. Other treatments may not be adequate. Ultrasound has produced some disappointing results for capsular contracture resolution. Be sure to discuss your situation with your plastic surgeon as soon as possible. I hope this helps.
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April 18, 2009
Answer: Laser and ultrasound of no probable benefit in capsular contracture There are a variety of modalities that have been claimed to be beneficial for the management of capsular contracture but few have proven to be effective. Ultrasound may be helpful but its effects on the integrity of the implant itself are unknown and one could surmise that it may decrease the longevity of the implant. I am not aware of any laser treatment that has been of any value in the treatment of capsular contracture. It is my educated guess that surgery is your best option. Consider sub muscular smooth saline implants as an option if you have not had this performed.
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Answer: Laser and ultrasound of no probable benefit in capsular contracture There are a variety of modalities that have been claimed to be beneficial for the management of capsular contracture but few have proven to be effective. Ultrasound may be helpful but its effects on the integrity of the implant itself are unknown and one could surmise that it may decrease the longevity of the implant. I am not aware of any laser treatment that has been of any value in the treatment of capsular contracture. It is my educated guess that surgery is your best option. Consider sub muscular smooth saline implants as an option if you have not had this performed.
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April 18, 2009
Answer: No To date there are no true and tested ways to prevent or relax the capsular contracture. Contrary to what you hear it is not scar tissue! The capsule is it's own, 4 layer entitiy that has the ability to contract. Early and daily massage can help the process, but there are no proven methods to treat this.
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Answer: No To date there are no true and tested ways to prevent or relax the capsular contracture. Contrary to what you hear it is not scar tissue! The capsule is it's own, 4 layer entitiy that has the ability to contract. Early and daily massage can help the process, but there are no proven methods to treat this.
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