Anyone had capsular contracture?

[Mumof3boys 61]

Just had it confirmed this morning by my plastic surgeon my left implant has developed capsular contracture. I can't believe it. 14months after surgery and i thought i was in the clear of majority of complications.

Anyone else experienced this? From what I have read and what my surgeon has told me it doesn't appear to be overly common.

[LaurenT 755]

So sorry to hear ? it isn’t very common at all, but it definitely is one of the risks of breast implants. It’s a complication that can really pop up at any time. What options did your surgeon give you?

[Mumof3boys 61]

@LaurenT I will be having it replaced with a different type of implant. Im trying not to be upset about it but I just feel so disappointed that it has happened.

The extra cost and time off work doesn't help the stress of it either

[pink butterfly 1,511]

I am so sorry to hear you are going through this. x

[LaurenT 755]

Hopefully your surgeon cuts you some sort of deal due to the fact that the complication occurred so soon ? and I hope work is understanding and able to give you time off.

[I HaveBoobs 951]

Oh no thats not good news , im sorry this has happened to you and just after the 12 month mark especially when you would think you were in the clear must have been like a slap in the face, so sorry hun.

Will your ps be replacing both of your implants or just the one with cc as im not sure how id feel with a different implant in one boob. I hope your ps can do some kind of deal with the cost of surgery and will the company (implant brand) be covering the cost of your replacement, i also hope your work is sympathetic to your situation and lets you have the time of work.

[Mumof3boys 61]

Thanks girls.

I am just having one implant replaced - yep im getting my head around it. Thankfully work have been really understanding. The cost in total will be $3500 which is cheaper then what I throught it would be. Unfortunately its just one of those things. I've booked in for the 2nd of November.