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The cost of capsular contracture correction in Newport Beach will vary depending on the complexity of surgery, the surgeon’s experience, the techniques used, and combination procedures, among other factors. The national average cost of capsular contracture correction ranges from $10,000 to $15,000, depending on the above factors.
At Savalia Plastic Surgery, we offer flexible financing options to make your investment more accessible. At your consultation, we’ll be happy to provide you with a cost estimate and answer any questions you may have.
Capsular contracture is a common complication that can occur following breast augmentation. Research indicates that about 5–15% of breast augmentation patients will experience this complication.
After breast augmentation surgery, your body forms a protective capsule of fibrous scar tissue around each breast implant. The formation of this capsule is a natural part of the healing process.
However, for some patients, the capsule becomes abnormally thick and begins constricting the breast implant, causing the following symptoms:
These symptoms can appear as early as a few months after surgery or even years after your recovery. It is important to note that when capsular contracture occurs about 5 to 10 years after surgery, it can often be an indicator of an occult silicone implant leak, otherwise known as a silent rupture. If a silicone implant ruptures, it can only be detected with the aid of an MRI or ultrasound, emphasizing the importance of routine implant monitoring.
Risk factors contributing to the development of capsular contracture include implant rupture, prior infections, hematoma, multiple surgeries or previous implant exchanges, smoking, and even your own body’s unique healing response.
At Savalia Plastic Surgery, the patient experience and support are just as important as the end result.
“I cannot say enough great things about Dr. Savalia. He is the utmost professional surgeon, wonderful bedside manner and exceptional surgeon. I am 11 days post op from en-bloc capsulectomy and mastopexy ( breast lift).”
Don’t let capsular contracture compromise your comfort or confidence. Contact Savalia Plastic Surgery today at (949) 759-0980 or use our online contact form to schedule a comprehensive consultation with Dr. Savalia.
Capsular contracture correction refers to any surgical intervention designed to release or remove the problematic breast implant capsule and restore a softer, more natural breast shape.
Dr. Savalia emphasizes total capsulectomy, not partial removal or simple release of the breast implant capsule (capsulotomy). This ensures the elimination of all abnormal tissue and that no contaminants are left to linger in the body.
To maximize the success of this procedure, Dr. Savalia recommends the surgical incorporation of an internal mesh bra, with choices being resorbable mesh or Acellular Dermal Matrix (ADM). Both options are often used as a preventative measure against capsular contracture.
Dr. Savalia has expertise in correcting capsular contracture. Not every surgeon takes the time to evaluate the full history of your implants, previous surgeries, and unique anatomy before planning corrective surgery, but Dr. Savalia considers every detail. By performing a true total capsulectomy and strategically evaluating the implant plane, device type, and support materials such as resorbable mesh, he applies a comprehensive approach that many surgeons may not routinely perform—but that he considers standard.
The primary benefits of undergoing corrective surgery for capsular contracture are improved breast comfort and natural breast appearance. Other benefits often include:
You may be a candidate for capsular contracture correction surgery if you are experiencing symptoms such as pain, tightness, or a hard or distorted breast shape. Whether or not you desire new implants, if you are dissatisfied with your current implants and feel you might have capsular contracture, this surgery may be an excellent option for you.
Ideal candidates are nonsmokers in good general health who have realistic expectations for surgery.
To determine if you are a good candidate for capsular contracture correction surgery, schedule a consultation at Savalia Plastic Surgery by calling (949) 759-0980.
Careful planning is a priority at Savalia Plastic Surgery. Before surgery, you’ll meet with Dr. Savalia for an initial consultation. Together, you and Dr. Savalia will discuss your goals, create a surgical plan, and address any concerns or questions you have.
He will perform an examination of your breasts, evaluate rupture status, and ask you questions to understand the circumstances of your capsular contracture. He will delve into your prior surgeries, including implant exchanges or attempted corrections, adjunct materials used in previous surgeries (such as an internal mesh bra), and the type of implant device you currently have. He may request any recent imaging you have undergone for a complete picture.
At your consultation, you and Dr. Savalia will review your options at length, including:
Additional procedures desired, such as breast lift (mastopexy) or fat grafting
Capsular contracture correction surgery is an outpatient procedure performed under general anesthesia, much like your primary breast augmentation.
Once you are comfortably anesthetized, Dr. Savalia will make an incision to gain access to the breast implant and capsule. He then gently removes the implants and the surrounding capsule en bloc (in one unit) when possible. If your surgical plan calls for an internal mesh bra, Dr. Savalia will carefully shape and suture the selected material into place to create a reinforced pocket. If you are getting new implants, Dr. Savalia will carefully place the new implants into the new mesh-reinforced pocket. Finally, he closes the incisions. You are then moved to a recovery area and placed under close monitoring until you wake from anesthesia and are ready to be driven home.
Additional procedures, such as fat grafting or a breast lift, may be performed at the same time as your corrective surgery, or they may be scheduled for a future date after you have healed. You and Dr. Savalia will discuss which is best for you at your consultation.
Many of Dr. Savalia’s patients note that their recovery from capsular contracture correction is far easier than their initial breast augmentation recovery. Many patients can return to work after about a week. Light activity, such as walking and showering, is usually permitted a few days after surgery. Swelling will resolve in a few weeks, and postoperative pain and discomfort can be managed with a combination of TYLENOL® and Advil—Dr. Savalia’s breast surgery patients rarely need anything stronger.
Dr. Savalia will provide you with aftercare instructions—always follow these closely for an optimal recovery and to avoid complications. For optimal results, attend all follow-up visits so Dr. Savalia can closely monitor your progress.
Many women experience relief right away, with breast comfort increasing as healing progresses.
Your breasts should feel softer, move more comfortably, and have a more natural, symmetrical appearance as swelling subsides over the course of a few months. Final results should be visible between two and six months, and continue improving up to a year after surgery.
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This complication isn’t life-threatening in and of itself. However, if unaddressed, it can cause pain, distortion, or rupture. Implant rupture carries the risk of infection.
Dr. Savalia’s thorough and comprehensive planning, total capsulectomy approach, and use of internal mesh scaffolding significantly lower recurrence rates.
Yes! Many women opt for explantation with a lift or fat grafting for a natural look.
Many patients can begin light exercise around four to six weeks after surgery. As always, check with Dr. Savalia first.
Discover how expert correction can restore softness, shape, symmetry, and your quality of life. To schedule a consultation with Dr. Savalia, call (949) 759-0980 or use our online contact form.
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