What is capsular contracture? What causes it?
Capsular contracture is the hardening of the scar or “capsule” that forms around a breast implant. The formation of the capsule itself is normal, but in approximately ten to fifteen percent of women this scar can become extremely hard, and unattractive. The etiology of capsular contracture has been linked to blood being left in the pocket that the implant sits in, setting up an inflammatory reaction, and contamination with Staphylococcus epidermidis, a bacteria that lives on your skin. Other than that, the main cause has to do with your individual body and how you heal. As described above, Dr. Trott takes great measures to prevent capsular contracture including subpectoral implant placement, direct visual dissection with meticulous hemostasis, irrigation with triple antibiotic solution, and postoperative use of Singulair™ and massage.
