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Capsular Contracture
For Capsular Contracture we have terms and definitions in 4 topics. The topics are Breast Cancer, Cosmetic Surgery, Health and Plastic Surgery.
Capsular Contracture (Breast Cancer) 
A capsule or shell of scar tissue that may form around a breast implant, giving it a feeling of firmness.
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Capsular Contracture (Cosmetic Surgery)
A tightening of the scar tissue or capsule surrounding a breast implant.
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Capsular Contracture (Health)
The most common complication of breast reconstruction surgery; occurs if the scar or capsule around the implant begins to tighten.
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Capsular Contracture (Plastic Surgery)
Capsular contracture is the most common problem associated with breast implants. It occurs when naturally forming scar tissue around the implant shrinks and tightens, making the breast feel firmer than normal and sometimes causing pain and an unnatural appearance of the breast.
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