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Can saline-filled implants harden?

April 26, 2017harden implants saline-filled

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Can saline-filled implants harden?

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The hardening that can occur is due to excess scar tissue formation and contraction of that tissue around the implant. This is called capsular contracture (CC). If this occurs, another operation may be required to remove the scar tissue. CC may also be remedied in some cases with a prescription of prednisone and repeated manual compression by the patient. Some surgeons recommend daily manual massage to prevent the condition from developing.