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Capsular contracture: prevention and treatment options

9/10/2013

 
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This photo shows the thick capsule (scar tissue) that has been removed from around old intact implants. Grade IV capsule contracture is when the breast becomes hard, painful and distorted. 

Prevention is the key, however, as we do not the causes of capsular contracture, this is aimed at good surgical technique, including the use of a mixture of antibiotic solutions to irrigate the breast cavity before placement of implant. This can reduce the capsular contracture rate from 12% to 2%. However, when it does occur, treatment is usually surgical, in the form of capsulectomy (total removal of the capsule). There has been limited success with the use of the asthma drug Accolate in softening the capsule in 50%. To read more, go to the procedure page on Breast implants which tells you everything you need to know about breast implants.


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