Question: I have had capsular contracture in the past with another surgeon. Is there anything I can do as a patient or Dr. Corbin can do as a surgeon to help me from getting it again?
Answer: Capsular contracture is a frustrating situation for both the surgeon and the patient. It occurs when the patient's body heals aggressively and forms thick scarring around the breast implant. Capsular contracture can occur in one or both breasts. And the severity varies from patient to patient. Generally the longer it is left untreated the worse it becomes. Some things I do to help reduce capsular contracture is placing the breast implants sub muscular or using textured implants if the implants are placed in front of the muscle. I also have patients take Accolade after breast surgery as a preventative measure. Accolade or Singular is believed to reduce the incidents of capsular contracture
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