The Holy Grail of Plastic Surgery
Written by Dr. S. Larry Schlesinger
Capsular contracture is one of the most common complications following breast augmentation surgery. It occurs when the body forms a thick, fibrous capsule around a breast implant. While some scar tissue formation is a normal part of the healing process, in capsular contracture, this tissue becomes unusually dense and begins to contract, leading to hardening, breast distortion, pain, and tenderness. In more advanced cases, it can cause significant discomfort and affect the appearance of the breast.
Case Reports
Published by Dr. S. Larry Schlesinger & Dr. Owen Chan
We describe the first examples of breast capsular contracture amelioration using a non-surgical, transdermal treatment with platelet-rich plasma. The treated patients did not experience any complications or significant pain. This report illustrates the potential of a non-invasive treatment option for a common complication of breast augmentation.