Capsular Contracture

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Hi I am new here and was hoping that someone could share their experience of capsular contractor and the decision they made.  I had a masectomy 7 years ago and have developed capsular contracture.  My implant needs to be removed.  The surgeons are great but are encouraging me to have a Diep Flap reconstruction.  I am very small chested and having had a hysterectomy 5 years ago as well am thinking of having the implant removed and wearing a prosthetic.  I am in my 50s and my surgeon is worried i will regret not having the reconstruction in a few years.  Has anyone else had an implant removed and decided not to have any more reconstruction?  Would love to hear your thoughts.  Many thanks 

  • Hi. Please could I ask, did you have radiotherapy before the implants were fitted? Did you have any tissue expander beforehand? 

    I am very small chested also and have been advised it’s either radiotherapy or implants. 

  • Hi happy to answer any questions.  I had the implant fitted at the same time as my mastectomy surgery  and then radiotherapy after.

    I hope you are doing well - it’s a lot to take in and getting the most information you can is a good idea.