Capsular Contracture after Breast Augmentation

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Presents
Capsular Contracture after Breast Augmentation
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Introduction
Capsular contracture occurs when the fibrous
tissue in the breast react to the foreign
substance of the breast implant. Collagen tissue
develops around the implant, encapsulating it,
and in some
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• Capsular Contracture Symptoms
• Grade I - Some tissue has formed, but breast
  remains soft maintains its natural shape.
• Grade II The breast may feel firmer than
  normal, but continues to look natural
• Grade III The breast feels firm, but begins to
  look abnormal, but without pain.
• Grade IV The breast feels hard, is painful to
  the touch develops an abnormal shape.

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Who Is At Risk for this Condition?

• Patients with autoimmune disorders.
• Patients who experience trauma to the breast.
• Patients who develop a hematoma.
• Patients who have had radiation therapy.
• Patients who have bacterial infections.
• Patients who have experienced an implant leak.

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What Is Capsular Contracture Treated?

• Surgery to remove or separate the hard, fibrous
  tissue.
• Breaking up the fibrous tissue, without surgery,
  can sometimes improve this condition.
• Prescription medications, such as Accolate, a
  medication used in allergy treatment that has
  been found to be helpful in capsular contracture.
• Ultrasound that helps to soften the capsule with
  soundwaves.
• Vitamin E and steroid injections.

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What You Can Do To Reduce Your Risk

• Avoid the development of encapsulation around the
  implant.
• Evidence indicates the sub-muscular placement of
  the implant, instead of sub-glandular placement.
• Choosing the right size implant can help to avoid
  this condition.
• Getting sufficient rest after implant surgery can
  help to reduce the risk of contracture.
• Ensure that your surgeon is a board-certified
  breast augmentation specialist.
• Dont smoke. Your physician will advise you to
  stop smoking before your surgery.

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Contact Us
Beverly Hills Institute of Plastic Surgery

• 2080 Century Park East, Suite 501
• Los Angeles, CA 90067

• 27420 Tourney Road, Suite 200
• Valencia, CA 91355

• 615 W. Avenue Q, Suite E
• Palmdale, CA 93551

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