What treatment methods are available for Capsular Contracture?
• Antibiotics – Surgeons use antibiotic for treatment of capsular contracture. • Zafirlukast (Brand Name: Accolate) • Capsulectomy Preventing and Treating Capsular Contracture with Zafirlukast 40 randomly chosen patients with stiffening of the breast were given Zafirlukast with vitamin E experienced dramatic improvement over 3-6 months. In another study, 30 patients with recognized capsules used Zafirlukast for 12 months and 50% experienced softening or have become candidates for closed compression. 100 other patients were given Zafirlukast 2 weeks prior to surgery, which decreased the incidence of early capsules. Zafirlukast also decreased recurrence in patients undergoing capsulotomy. Suggested dose: 20mg Zafirlukast twice daily for 3 months. The same dose is used for preventive treatment 2 weeks prior to surgery. Risks: Allergic rashes. Long term effects are unknown as Zafirlukast has only been available in the US since 1999. Other benefits: Zafirlukast is used chronic rhinitis so p
