What is a double capsule and what causes it? (Photo)

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I had my breast implants replaced due to grade IV capsular contracture on the right side. When my sergon went in to take it out, he said that it was actually a double capsule. He said he had heard of them before but never seen one in his practice, which means it's rare because he specializes in revisions.

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

I appreciate your question.

Yes, it is very rare and associated with textured implants. Typically happens when the capsule breaks away from the surrounding tissues, and then a hematoma or seroma forms between the initial capsule and your body tissues. The hematoma resorbs itself but forms another capsule.

The best way to assess and give
true advice would be an in-person exam.

Please see a board-certified
plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative breast surgery.

best of luck!

Dr Schwartz

Sheila S. Nazarian, MD · Answer

Yes, a double capsule is extremely rare. Typically is happens with textured implants where the capsule breaks aways from the surrounding tissue and then something like a hematoma forms in that space. The hematoma resolves itself but forms another capsule. Hope this helps -- Dr. Nazarian

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello,Yes, it is rare, and associated with textured implants. It is probably due to shearing of the capsule away from the surrounding tissues, with the subsequent formation of a hematoma or seroma between the initial capsule and your body tissues.  As time goes on, the hematoma organizes and resorbs forming another capsule. Best of luck!

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