Capsular contracture

What is Capsular contracture?

Capsular contracture is a response of the immune system to foreign materials in the human body. Medically, it occurs mostly in context of the complications from breast implants and artificial joint prosthetics.

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I had breast cancer, subsequent reconstruction with a mesh I believe - four years ago. The breast where the implant is has deformed some and I am...

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if it is so bad...you need to get operated and remove the implant...it is implant related issue and won't resolve without removing him

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I had breast augmentation a year ago, and about a month ago, I noticed a hard pea-sized bump in my left breast, just above my nipple (but deeper in...

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Brief Answer:
It could be Fibrocystic disease.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
As per your description, it could be Fibrocystic disease.It doesn't look like...

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I have a tightening sensation under my right breast, feels like where by breast meets my ribs, is there for a second then goes again. Thought it...

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Hi,
Thanks for the query.

You have provided me with good information.

You seem to be experiencing tightening of your right breast, and there does...

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