Cosmetic Surgery Complications

Although it only happens to a small percentage of breast augmentation patients, capsular contracture is one of the most common complications of breast enlargement surgery. For that reason, it is important to know the signs of capsular contracture following breast augmentation. Capsular contracture causes hardening of the breasts and can cause distortion. It is often a painful complication. In extreme cases, it can affect mobility. Capsular contracture can be treated. Signs of Capsular Contracture following Breast Augmentation Symptoms typically appear within two years of surgery, but can appear later. They tend to come on gradually, and can include: Increasing firmness Tightness which becomes uncomfortable or […]