Preventing Capsular Contracture After Breast Reconstruction Surgery
Generally, after breast reconstruction surgery, there may be the possibility that you may experience a complication called capsular contracture. This generally occurs when the body forms scar tissue capsules around the foreign object (i.e. breast implant). Sometimes, these hard-shelled capsules get tight & hard which eventually leads to discomfort, pain, and changes in the shape of the breast. While there is no such exact cause of the capsular contracture exist or known till now. However, certain factors can increase the risk of capsular contracture after breast reconstruction surgery. ● Bacterial contamination during surgery ● Implant rupture ● Smoking ● Radiation therapy ● Autoimmune disorders ● Genetic predisposition ● Bleeding during the surgery ● Formation of hem...