Capsular contracture is one of the most common breast implant complications. There are four levels of capsular contracture.
Baker Grade 1
With Baker Grade 1 capsular contracture, there is no cause for alarm, because the breast looks soft and natural. Every breast implant patient has ‘capsules’ around their implants, but when the capsule hardens or shrinks, there are problems.
Baker Grade 2
At this level of capsular contracture, the breast is somewhat firm to the touch, but still appears natural.
Baker Grade 3
Capsular contracture at this level is starting to become visibly obvious. The shape of the breasts has a slight distortion and are completely firm to the touch.
Baker Grade 4
Breasts with level 4 capsular contracture are disfigured by hardness and totally distorted in shape. Some afflicted report pain and discomfort.
The biggest question for capsular contracture sufferers is where to find a doctor to fix the problem. Here is a list of physicians with experience in fixing this particular complication.
WEST
Stuart A. Linder, M.D., F.A.C.S., Inc.
9675 Brighton Way, Suite 420
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Phone: (310) 275-4513
Fax: (310) 275-4813
http://www.breastrevisionsurgeon.com
Dr Linder specializes in breast augmentation revision and has been featured on the Discovery Channel.
Dr Stuart Linder -- breastrevisionsurgeon.com
Dr Stuart Linder -- breastrevisionsurgeon.com
SOUTH
Edds’ Aesthetic Surgery Center
Gerald G. Edds, M.D., F.A.C.S.
2835 Farrell Crescent
Owensboro, KY 42303-1393
http://www.eddscosmeticsurgery.com/
Dr. Edds has developed a procedure for treating capsular contracture called ‘capsule switch’. According to Dr. Edds’ website:
The “Capsule Switch Procedure” consists of a subtotal or total capsulectomy utilizing meticulous control of bleeding, with the placement of a very thin (0.35mm) implant of e-PTFE, which replaces strategic areas of the former scar and prevents circumferential scar formation and a resulting capsular contracture. E-PTFE is used in many fields of surgery for multiple surgical applications and has an outstanding safety profile. The 0.35mm thickness allows for inhibition of contracting scar formation while being essentially non-palpable.
Dr Gerald Edds -- eddscosmeticsurgery.com
