@nycplasticsdoc: Every breast implant develops a thin capsule of tissue around it — that part is completely normal. But in some cases, that capsule keeps thickening and tightening, a condition called capsular contracture. This animation from our team takes you from what you'd see in the operating room all the way down to the cellular level, where layers of collagen build up into dense scar tissue that can squeeze the implant and change the shape and feel of the breast. If your breast has started to feel firm or look different, this may be why — and it's very treatable. Share this with a friend who is considering implants. #capsularcontracture #breastimplants #breastaugmentation #plasticsurgery #nycplasticsurgeon

Dr. Darren Smith

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Sunday 23 August 2026 14:18:11 GMT