Anything to do to reduce capsular contracture??

GingerIsALady · 03-07-2007, 05:36 PM

I have not yet had my B/A, still waiting on consultations.

I have read a little about capsular contracture and since I'll probably be getting unders, I would like to arm myself with any information on Capsular contracture.

What should I avoid? Anything I can do to reduce the capsular contractor??

JANICE · 03-07-2007, 05:43 PM

My PS told me cc was more prevalent with the "old" silicone implants. Not sure about the new ones. I am unsure if there is actually anything you can do to prevent it, but I will keep an eye on this thread to see what some of the other ladies have to say.

YummeeCookee · 03-07-2007, 06:22 PM

It is believed that taking Vit E can prevent cc.

tiffany · 03-07-2007, 06:56 PM

There has been some recent research that has shown that Vitamin E, Echinacea, and an asthma drug called Accolate have been helpful in preventing CC. I don't know how extensive the research is, but there's at least some anecdotal evidence that it seems to be working. The nurse at my PS's office told me that ever since they starting prescribing this, very few women have come back with CC. (And they do silicone overs, which generally have the highest CC rate.) Also be sure to do whatever massaging you are instructed to do.

Aqua · 03-07-2007, 06:58 PM

Im 12 days post op and after my PS checked me out to make sure I had no strange fluid collections or swelling he recommended to me to start taking advil/motrin 1 pill 3X a day for six weeks or so to prevent CC. He says it is anecdotal to believe massage or the use of textured implants or whatever can prevent CC and the only evidence he knows of has to do w preventing the low-level inflammation that can occur around the implant.

HOWEVER as you know- you can't go ahead and take these without you PS approving because they increase the possibility of bleeding and are bad for people who are getting ready for surgery or just out of surgery. It has to be totally confirmed that you have no tiny bleeds happening in your pocket or this treatment can be much more dangerous than useful.

He said all my stuff was "dry as a bone, even during surgery". I guess I'm not a bleeder so he felt OK proceeding to the CC prevention steps.

terriml · 03-07-2007, 07:13 PM

my doc prescribed accolate that I have to take for 3 months to help prevent CC. I can take vitamin E too, but I can't take that for a few more weeks after all the swelling is completely gone. .... and he will start me on a massaging regimin starting next week to also help prevent CC. Hopefully, between these three things, it will lessen my chances greatly.

LeeLaa · 03-07-2007, 11:52 PM

Massage, massage, massage...and when you're done, massage somemore...

Mermaid · 08-13-2008, 08:51 AM

Hi, was just wondering what you decided to do or use, how your recovery has gone and any advice?

Camille · 08-16-2009, 02:16 AM

I called my PS and they basically said they do not recommend Accolate due to the possible severe liver damage that it has been linked to.
So, he said that would be out of the question.
It was Vit E and Massage.

Unfortunately, I'm allergic to Vit E!!!!

Camille · 01-10-2010, 05:20 AM

Just wanted to put it put there that I eventually called my surgeon's office and they specifically told me they are adamant about NOT prescribing meds like Accolate due to severe side effects like major liver damage.

I was pretty much told I'll need to have them replaced.
I just keep massaging...don't really know if it's making any difference but it keeps me from totally freaking out.

oceanrain · 01-10-2010, 05:34 AM

Overs & sils are more likely to cause CC.

Horizon41 · 01-10-2010, 09:52 AM

I do not think there is much to be done to prevent it from happening you either get it or you do not I know I did everything I was told to do I was already on Vit E I was already massaging my breasts each day but I still got cc in my right at week 4

Flying Brick II · 01-10-2010, 09:54 AM

Just don't put to much stress on yourself to soon after your breast augmentation.

You have already heard about massaging and vit E.

There is no proven way but these help

neednewones · 01-10-2010, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oceanrain

Overs & sils are more likely to cause CC.

This depends on who you talk to. A lot of the PS I consulted online and in person said that with the quality of the new implants this is not true

oceanrain · 01-10-2010, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neednewones

This depends on who you talk to. A lot of the PS I consulted online and in person said that with the quality of the new implants this is not true

Check Mentor & Allergan's info & studies. Both have higher rates of CC w/ silicone gels. This is based on their ongoing research...

Petite_girl · 01-11-2010, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neednewones

This depends on who you talk to. A lot of the PS I consulted online and in person said that with the quality of the new implants this is not true

True, it depends on the implants, the rate on mine is 3-5%

03-07-2007, 05:36 PM	#1
GingerIsALady Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Wayland New York Posts: 1,331 Thanks: 445 Thanked 354 Times in 317 Posts	Anything to do to reduce capsular contracture?? I have not yet had my B/A, still waiting on consultations. I have read a little about capsular contracture and since I'll probably be getting unders, I would like to arm myself with any information on Capsular contracture. What should I avoid? Anything I can do to reduce the capsular contractor??

03-07-2007, 06:58 PM	#5
Aqua Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 155 Thanks: 165 Thanked 120 Times in 71 Posts	non-steroidal anti-inflammatory meds Im 12 days post op and after my PS checked me out to make sure I had no strange fluid collections or swelling he recommended to me to start taking advil/motrin 1 pill 3X a day for six weeks or so to prevent CC. He says it is anecdotal to believe massage or the use of textured implants or whatever can prevent CC and the only evidence he knows of has to do w preventing the low-level inflammation that can occur around the implant. HOWEVER as you know- you can't go ahead and take these without you PS approving because they increase the possibility of bleeding and are bad for people who are getting ready for surgery or just out of surgery. It has to be totally confirmed that you have no tiny bleeds happening in your pocket or this treatment can be much more dangerous than useful. He said all my stuff was "dry as a bone, even during surgery". I guess I'm not a bleeder so he felt OK proceeding to the CC prevention steps.

01-10-2010, 09:52 AM	#12
Horizon41 Hope Revision Holds Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,650 Thanks: 288 Thanked 949 Times in 906 Posts	I do not think there is much to be done to prevent it from happening you either get it or you do not I know I did everything I was told to do I was already on Vit E I was already massaging my breasts each day but I still got cc in my right at week 4 __________________ Mother of 3 sons all nursed over a year Mentor 500cc's HP 6/29/09 5'10 125lbs BWD 12.5 ribcage 27 Diagnosed with CC of my right on 8/5/09 cleared of CC on 11/9/09 Pocket Revision on 1/25/10 on Left for Bottoming out

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03-07-2007, 05:43 PM	#2
JANICE Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 185 Thanks: 200 Thanked 81 Times in 69 Posts	My PS told me cc was more prevalent with the "old" silicone implants. Not sure about the new ones. I am unsure if there is actually anything you can do to prevent it, but I will keep an eye on this thread to see what some of the other ladies have to say.

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YummeeCookee Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 1,238 Thanks: 263 Thanked 510 Times in 437 Posts	It is believed that taking Vit E can prevent cc.

03-07-2007, 06:56 PM	#4
tiffany Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New York, New York Posts: 1,297 Thanks: 112 Thanked 617 Times in 473 Posts	There has been some recent research that has shown that Vitamin E, Echinacea, and an asthma drug called Accolate have been helpful in preventing CC. I don't know how extensive the research is, but there's at least some anecdotal evidence that it seems to be working. The nurse at my PS's office told me that ever since they starting prescribing this, very few women have come back with CC. (And they do silicone overs, which generally have the highest CC rate.) Also be sure to do whatever massaging you are instructed to do.

03-07-2007, 07:13 PM	#6
terriml Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Portland, Maine Posts: 136 Thanks: 64 Thanked 48 Times in 40 Posts	my doc prescribed accolate that I have to take for 3 months to help prevent CC. I can take vitamin E too, but I can't take that for a few more weeks after all the swelling is completely gone. .... and he will start me on a massaging regimin starting next week to also help prevent CC. Hopefully, between these three things, it will lessen my chances greatly.

03-07-2007, 11:52 PM	#7
LeeLaa Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New England Posts: 184 Thanks: 27 Thanked 28 Times in 27 Posts	Massage, massage, massage...and when you're done, massage somemore...

08-13-2008, 08:51 AM	#8
Mermaid Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Manchester, U.K Posts: 123 Thanks: 160 Thanked 46 Times in 43 Posts	Hi, was just wondering what you decided to do or use, how your recovery has gone and any advice?

08-16-2009, 02:16 AM	#9
Camille Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Seaside,California Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I called my PS and they basically said they do not recommend Accolate due to the possible severe liver damage that it has been linked to. So, he said that would be out of the question. It was Vit E and Massage. Unfortunately, I'm allergic to Vit E!!!!

01-10-2010, 05:20 AM	#10
Camille Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Seaside,California Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Just wanted to put it put there that I eventually called my surgeon's office and they specifically told me they are adamant about NOT prescribing meds like Accolate due to severe side effects like major liver damage. I was pretty much told I'll need to have them replaced. I just keep massaging...don't really know if it's making any difference but it keeps me from totally freaking out.

01-10-2010, 05:34 AM	#11
oceanrain Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Seattle Washington Posts: 143 Thanks: 156 Thanked 27 Times in 24 Posts	Overs & sils are more likely to cause CC.

01-10-2010, 09:54 AM	#13
Flying Brick II Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 32 Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Just don't put to much stress on yourself to soon after your breast augmentation. You have already heard about massaging and vit E. There is no proven way but these help