How to know if you have capsular contracture - Key signs

Figuring out how to know if you have capsular contracture usually starts with a simple "huh, that feels different" moment when you're in the shower or getting dressed. If you've had breast augmentation, you probably know that your body naturally forms a layer of scar tissue around the implant. That's actually a good thing—it's called a capsule, and it helps keep the implant in place. But sometimes, for reasons that aren't always super clear, that scar tissue starts to tighten and squeeze the implant. That's capsular contracture. ...

April 26, 2026 · 6 min · Propin Byrne