Implants, during breast augmentation surgery, when inserted in the breasts are taken as foreign bodies and the body responds by making a capsule around it. This capsule then causes the formation of a contracture. We will go through some imminent factors that can contribute to the formation of capsular contraction.

These include infection, placement of the implant above the muscle, internal bleeding, and fluid accumulation around the implant. The next question arises as to how such can be treated. There are both surgical and non-surgical approaches to deal with this.

The non-surgical approach is to get prescription antibiotics to deal with infection. Vitamin E is taken to help keep the breast tissue supple. Another option that is given by surgeon is to squeeze the breast forcefully to break the capsular contracture, but in the event the implant can rupture as well. Ultrasound waves are used to reduce swelling, which causes slow resolution of the contracture. Anti-inflammatory medicines are used to help reduce inflammation and capsular contracture.

The surgical approach to treat capsular contracture is to perform an open capsulotomy or open capsulectomy. In capsulotomy, the capsule is opened up surgically and the implant is then freed from the constricting effects of the capsule. In capsulectomy, the entire capsule is being removed. This is a rather extensive surgery but is most effective in treating the capsular contracture.

It is best to sit with your surgeon to determine the option that would serve you the best.