Capsular contracture is one of the problems that most worries women who want to undergo breast augmentation or who already wear breast prostheses. That is why at Clínica CIME we want to explain what it consists of, and answer your questions.
What is it really?
When a breast implant is placed, like any other implant (pacemaker, osteoarticular prostheses, ...), the body reacts by creating an internal scar that covers it completely, this is the so-called capsule. This reaction is nothing abnormal and it happens in everyone.
This scar follows an evolution, like all external and internal body scars, becoming fully mature after 6-12 months.
The most common is that the capsule is soft and thin, without implying any aesthetic alteration on the placed breast implant.
The prostheses that are usually used today have a textured or rough surface favoring the good evolution of the periprosthetic capsule. This happens because the union between the implant and the body tissue is favored.
If the capsule created is thick, hard, etc. (it happens exceptionally in 1% of cases) is what plastic surgeons call capsular contracture. This fact does not pose any danger to the health of the person, which if it can cause aesthetic distortions or annoying pain on the affected breast.
What can we do to fix it?
The first thing we must do is go to our plastic surgeon to find the most convenient solution in our case. If the contracture is very annoying, it may require a new surgical intervention, but do not panic because this procedure is very simple. It consists of removing the capsule and replacing the prosthesis.
In case it happens again, there is a type of breast prosthesis with a micropolyurethane cover that favors good healing, these would be indicated in case of repeated contractures.
Ask for your informative medical appointment.
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