11-26-2004, 08:13 PM
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When any type of breast implant is inserted, the body's immune system reacts by forming a protective lining made from collagen around it to protect itself from this foreign body. This is referred to as the "capsule" or "tissue capsule."
The formation of a capsule is normal and happens in everyone regardless of whether the implant is smooth or textured, silicone or saline. Under ideal circumstances, the capsule maintains its original dimensions and the implant rests inside it, remaining soft and natural appearing. However, for reasons that are unknown, in some women the capsule has a tendency to shrink, squeezing the implant. An implant that is compressed hardens like a balloon, i.e. the tighter the capsule becomes the firmer the breast feels. This problem is called "Spherical Capsular Contracture". It has been known since the very early days of implants and has always been considered to be the main problem with breast implants.
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