Capsular contracture refers to a firm capsule of scar that may develop around breast implants. This situation is more likely to arise in patients who have had silicone gel implants rather than those patients with saline-filled implants. Patients with capsular contracture may choose to undergo a procedure wherein the firm capsule of scar is removed and the existing implants are removed. Such patients may opt to have new implants placed at the time of implant removal. In this setting, silicone gel implants are often replaced with saline-filled implants. Additional procedures to reshape the breasts, such as breast lift (mastopexy), may also be performed at the same time in order to enhance breast shape.

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