Are there ways to avoid capsular contracture?
You’ll be glad to know the incidence of capsular contracture is in decline. Implant manufacturers are constantly testing and fine tuning their products to reduce this risk. Placing implants under the muscle instead of under breast tissue is thought to reduce the possibility of capsular contracture even further. And you’ll be advised to massage your breasts after surgery to help smooth the developing scar tissue. A small fraction of patients experience capsular contracture, and even fewer require surgery to correct it.
