Tag Archives: Capsular Contracture

Part Two – A Real Life Adventure in the Misery of Capsular Contracture and Breast Implants

By Terrye Tebbetts And so the saga continues, even though I shared my recommendation that she leave it alone since it is mild, and then if the capsular contracture got worse, to remove them….here’s her response: “thank you so much … Continue reading

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A Real Life Adventure in the Misery of Capsular Contracture and Breast Implants

by Terrye Tebbetts Capsular contracture or hardening of the lining around an implant is the second biggest reason for reoperation (size exchange is the first). Dr. Tebbetts believes that capsular contracture formation is related to 4 basic variables: 1. 10% … Continue reading

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Furry Breast Implants…..Seriously?!? Do they really reduce CC?

by Terrye Tebbetts Question ~ Just wondering what you have heard about the Silimed manufacturer of furry implants. I read some time back they have a much lower rate of capsular contracture. I’ve read the rate is slightly lower with … Continue reading

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The Misery of Capsular Contracture ~ A Case Study in never ending issues for patients

By Terrye Tebbetts Question~ Three years ago I had saline implants put in and developed capsular contracture in both breasts.  I had a capsulectomy on both and soon developed capsular contracture again in my right breast so I had a … Continue reading

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Capsular Contracture, the saga continues……

by Terrye Tebbetts Question~ Hi Terrye, I had silicone implants in 1991, right before all the controversy, then in 2001 I had them removed for saline.  I had a very bad case of CC.  Then, one broke about 6 months ago (dont … Continue reading

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