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Capsular contracture Thick scar tissue around a breast implant, which may tighten and cause discomfort and/or firmness. Mentioned in: Breast Reconstruction capsular contracture Breast surgery Tightening of the capsule around a breast implant, which may be accompanied by discomfort, implant distortion How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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We believe that some time must pass before a capsular contracture with adhesions and consequently a diminished joint capacity develops, but the exact time span is not known. Clinical studies are assessing both the complications (rupture, infection, capsular contracture, systemic effects, etc. In clinical studies, the most commonly reported adverse events in augmentation patients at four years post-implantation were: capsular contracture, breast pain, swelling, nipple complications, implant malposition and implant rupture. |
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