What is Capsular Contracture?

Capsular contracture is a complication that some implant-based breast reconstruction patients experience. In this session, Dr. Ron Israeli and Dana Donofree delve into the details of capsular contracture, your risk of developing the condition, and your treatment options if you do. Natural scar tissue forms around any foreign object placed under the skin, including a breast implant. However, this protective capsule around a breast implant can harden and tighten, causing capsular contracture, which can lead to discomfort, distortion, changes in firmness, and even pain. While not everyone experiences capsular contracture, certain factors like infection, bleeding, or an inflammatory response may increase the risk. Watch the whole session to learn more about the experience and what you can do if it sounds like you!