Question: I have the worst case of capsular contracture. It may have just happened by itself, or it may have been caused by mastitis. I have a 4 month. old baby and have been nursing full time. I got mastitis when he was 2 weeks old, and started antibiotics right away. I had breast augmentation in Nov. 2005 from another surgeon. I have recently heard that he has some lawsuits against him. I am afraid to have him correct my CC. He is going to do it free of charge. I am worried something bad will happen. I am starting to have pain when I move my arm out or up. I wanted to nurse til the baby is 6mths. old. But, I don't know if this pain will get worse or not. Should I continue to nurse for 2 more months? Should I have the surgery as soon as possible? And does CC usually come back? Thank you.
Answer: Come in for an appointment so I can get a full history and examine you and then discuss with you what may be your best option.
Call (714) 671-3033 or (310) 284-8384 for an appointment.
Dr. Corbin
Showing posts with label Capsular Contracture. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Capsular Contracture. Show all posts
Monday, January 9, 2012
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Plastic Surgery Q and A What causes Capsular contracture?
Question: What causes Capsular contracture?
Answer: Some patients heal more aggressively than others and some form capsular contracture which is scar tissue that forms around the breast implant. The scar constricts and pulls against the breast implant. Capsular contracture can happen in one or both breasts and it may only happen once or in a small percentage of patients it can reoccur. Capsular contracture may be painful and it may also distort the shape of the breast. In some extreme cases it may cause an implant rupture because the scar is so tightly contracted around the implant. Capsular contracture can happen soon after breast surgery or years afterwards. It varies. Generally if capsular contracture occurs surgery is recommended to remove the capsule and remove and replace the breast implants.
Answer: Some patients heal more aggressively than others and some form capsular contracture which is scar tissue that forms around the breast implant. The scar constricts and pulls against the breast implant. Capsular contracture can happen in one or both breasts and it may only happen once or in a small percentage of patients it can reoccur. Capsular contracture may be painful and it may also distort the shape of the breast. In some extreme cases it may cause an implant rupture because the scar is so tightly contracted around the implant. Capsular contracture can happen soon after breast surgery or years afterwards. It varies. Generally if capsular contracture occurs surgery is recommended to remove the capsule and remove and replace the breast implants.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Plastic Surgery Q and A Capsular Contracture
Question: What is capsular contracture?
Answer: Capsular Contracture is scar tissue that forms around the breast implant. The scar constricts and pulls against the breast implant. Capsular contracture can happen in one or both breasts. Capsular contracture may be painful and it may also distort the shape of the breast or breasts.
Answer: Capsular Contracture is scar tissue that forms around the breast implant. The scar constricts and pulls against the breast implant. Capsular contracture can happen in one or both breasts. Capsular contracture may be painful and it may also distort the shape of the breast or breasts.
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