What is the likelihood that I will get a capsular contracture?
The chance of getting a capsular contracture that causes distortion is less than 4%. Saline implants are less likely to cause capsular contracture than silicone. Similarly, placement under the muscle is less likely to cause it than placement over the muscle. Finally, textured implants are less likely to harden than smooth implants. Theoretically, the best scenario to prevent capsular contracture is textured, saline implants placed under the muscle.
