What is Capsular Contracture (Hardening)?
This is the most common complication of breast implants. A capsule or capsule formation is a layer of scar tissue that normally forms around any artificial material placed in the body. It is important to realize that this is the natural response of the body to foreign material. Most times this capsule is so soft that it is virtually undetectable and therefore does not affect the implant in any way. Capsular contracture or hardening occurs when this layer of scar tissue shrinks around the implant, squeezing it so that it starts to feel firm, or in some cases, quite hard. Most capsular contractures experienced today stem from the smooth shell silicone implants placed some years ago. The capsule contracture rate in the past was 30-35%. With the onset of textured shell implants, better operative technique, the problem of capsular contracture has been significantly reduced. In Mr. Vadodaria’s hands and in his personal experience this occurs about 1% of the time. The cause of capsular contra
