What is capsular contracture and what can be done to avoid it?
Capsular contracture is an abnormal tightening of the scar tissue around the implant causing it to become hard and painful and possibly to assume an abnormal shape. It was more common with the old, thin-walled silicone gel implants, particularly if they were placed on top of the muscle. The best things to do to prevent capsular contracture are to use saline implants and to put them under the muscle.
