Dr. James Barber - Cosmetic Surgery Blog

Monday, July 26, 2010

How can capsular contracture be prevented?

It is still not known if capsular contracture can be prevented. We recommend massage to the area of the breast implants at a specified time, well after healing is completed. The thinking behind breast massage is to keep the capsule as soft and loose as possible. Because we do not know why capsular contracture happens, we can’t guarantee that any type of prevention will be successful. Dr. Barber will advise you as to the best options for decreasing the risk of capsular contracture.

posted by Jessica at 4:17 PM