Why Does the Body Form a Capsule (Capsular Contracture) Around the Implant?

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As a natural reaction to any device placed in the body, scar tissue will form around the breast implant surface creating a capsule.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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