A capsular contracture explained
A capsular contracture is a thick, tight shell of scar tissue enclosing an implant. It is usual for scar tissue to develop around implants or any foreign object in the body, but in cases of capsular contracture, there is too much scar tissue, which affects the placement of the implant and the shape of the breast. The Baker scale measures the severity of capsular contractures:
- Grade I: The breast is still soft and looks natural in size and shape
- Grade II: The breast is somewhat firm but looks normal
- Grade III: The breast is firm and misshapen
- Grade IV: The breast is hard, painful, and misshapen