Every patient should have heard about capsular fibrosis before breast augmentation with breast implants – because 100% of patients with breast implants develop capsular fibrosis!
Normally, you get grade 1 capsular fibrosis: This means that the foreign body in the breast implant is surrounded by a fine connective tissue capsule that does not cause any problems or discomfort. A certain amount of capsule formation also strengthens the tissue and thus prevents the implant and breast from giving way and sinking. With grade 2 capsular fibrosis, the capsule becomes thicker in some places and may be easily palpable, but does not cause any problems.
Due to better materials and more knowledge about the development of capsule fibrosis, higher-grade capsule fibrosis (grade 3 or 4) rarely Motiva implants, for example, have (as of 2022) over 10 years of worldwide use with grade 3 or 4 capsular fibrosis in 1%. This is pretty impressive when you consider that 20/30 years ago, higher-grade capsular fibrosis rates of 60/70/80% were assumed. It was therefore recommended to plan a follow-up operation every 10 years to remove/cut and optimize the capsule and to change the implants at this time. Today, follow-up operations are only planned if problems actually arise.
Below we have summarized frequently asked questions about capsular fibrosis.
Capsular fibrosis in breast implants – you ask… we answer:
How do you notice capsular fibrosis?
Grade 1 capsular fibrosis always develops in the first few days after breast enlargement with breast implants. However, this is a normal reaction of the body to a foreign body and does not cause any discomfort.
Capsular fibrosis with symptoms (grade 3 or 4) usually causes shape change, hardening of the tissue around the implant, pulling or distortion (often upwards) or pulling pains
What should I do if I notice capsular fibrosis?
First, a imaging examination provide further information. A MRI is usually the most accurate in terms of findings and is therefore normally recommended.
If the suspicion of capsular fibrosis is confirmed, a follow-up surgery Since severe capsular fibrosis usually develops over a longer period of time, it is normally never an emergency.
During the operation, the implant is usually replaced. The capsule is removed if necessary or cut into so that there is enough space for the implant again.
What are the most common causes of capsular fibrosis?
The development of a higher degree of capsular fibrosis is not fully understood. The following factors may play a certain role:
- implant surface
- Implant size (ratio of implant to natural coverage)
Is there insurance for capsular fibrosis?
Yes.
Motiva offers for its Round, Ergonomix Implants a special consequential cost insurance At the Ergonomix 2 Breast implants from Motiva already include the maximum insurance options.
GC Aesthetics with his pearl Implants also offer a guarantee regarding capsular fibrosis and implant replacement.
For each operation there is also the possibility to insure risks separately. There are several providers of follow-up cost insurance such as medassure.
How often does capsular fibrosis occur?
If you take grade 3 capsular fibrosis (i.e. cases where a follow-up operation is necessary), then the rate for Motiva implants, for example, is less than 1% after 10 years of worldwide use. That is very low compared to, for example, 30 years ago.
Nevertheless, capsular fibrosis with possible subsequent surgery and subsequent costs can never be ruled out.
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