Capsular contracture of the breast refers to the formation of thick scar tissue surrounding a breast implant. It affects 2.8 to 15.9 percent of breast implant patients, and it is the most common cause of reoperation following both cosmetic and reconstructive implant surgery of the breast.1,2 It is, in fact, the most unpredictable and challenging complication following breast implant surgery. … Read More
BREAST REDUCTION SURGERY FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. Who is a good candidate for a breast reduction? Any woman in good health who feels that her breasts are too large for her body is a good candidate for a breast reduction. 2. Where are the incisions made, and are there any visible breast reduction scars? The incisions are either made around the nipple and down the inferior … Read More
[:en]Breast Implant Revision[:]
[:en] Breast Implant Revision Although breast implants are very stable devices, patients may require re-operation on their breasts at some point. Studies have shown that some of the most common reasons for re-operation following breast augmentation surgery include capsular contracture, hematoma, seroma, and size change.¹ In my practice, I frequently see patients who present for evaluation of implants which may … Read More