What is Capsular Contracture and the rippling effect?
After undergoing a breast augmentation procedure it is normal for the body to see the implant as an intruder. In truth the implant is an intruder in the body and therefore the body attempts to separate this implant from the rest of the body though the formation of a capsule made from scar tissue. In a capsular contracture, this scar tissue can become hardened and also change its shape which ends up affecting the look of the breasts. If the capsular contracture is not stopped it is also possible for the implant to rupture. This can be very painful for the woman to undergo but it is generally only associated with the silicone breast implants When the capsule becomes misshapen while at the same time the skin becomes thinner it is possible to see this shape which appears to look like ripples or bands. Furthermore it can also lead to what is referred to as a double bubble in which both the implant and the mammary glands are visible on the surface of the skin. Either way you look at it, the
