Before and after revision breast surgery in a 41 year old woman. Her previously placed implants had contracted from repeated dental infections. Most cases of capsular contracture are thought to be due to bacterial contamination of the pocket around the implant. Her dental issues had resolved, and she was ready to improve her breasts.
Both implants were replaced, and scar tissue was removed from around the implants – known as capsulectomy. A sample was taken of the internal scar tissue and sent for culture. No bacteria was detected, which gave the patient relief that she would be very unlikely to have recurrent contracture.
Follow up images are shown at 6 months after surgery. She will continue to take prophylactic antibiotics before teeth cleanings and before colonoscopies when she turns 50. Learn more about breast implant care in our educational sections about breast augmentation.
*All photos are actual patient photographs and are for illustrative purposes only. Individual results may vary.
