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Calcified capsule following augmentation mammaplasty.

W M Cocke, R White, T R Vecchione

    Annals of Plastic Surgery
    |July 1, 1985
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    Capsular calcification is a long-term complication of augmentation mammaplasty. This condition, characterized by solid, firm capsules, may become more common and requires consideration during patient evaluation.

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    Area of Science:

    • Plastic Surgery
    • Medical Imaging
    • Biomaterials Science

    Background:

    • Augmentation mammaplasty is a common cosmetic and reconstructive procedure.
    • Breast implants involve the placement of a foreign body, necessitating host tissue response.
    • Long-term complications can arise from the interaction between implant materials and host tissues.

    Observation:

    • Five cases of capsular calcification following augmentation mammaplasty were identified.
    • The calcification affected the implant capsule, leading to hardening.
    • Patients presented with solid, firm capsules, indicating a significant tissue reaction.

    Findings:

    • Calcification of the capsule is a potential long-term complication.
    • This complication may be increasingly observed in patients with breast implants.

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  • The findings highlight a specific type of capsular contracture.

    • Implications:

    • Clinicians should consider capsular calcification when evaluating patients with firm breast capsules.
    • This complication may impact the aesthetic and functional outcomes of augmentation mammaplasty.
    • Further research is needed to understand the incidence and risk factors for capsular calcification.