I have recently had breast implants and have heard that the capsule contracture can occur in future. Is there any way of knowing when this will occur?

Capsule contracture is a common complication and over time at least 10-30% of women develop the condition. Anecdotal reports indicate that capsular contraction can present anytime after the third year of breast implant. Capsular contraction is simply excess scar formation around the capsule of the implant. The scar becomes thick and hard. The female will complain of intermittent pain and altered texture of the skin. Distortion of breast tissue is sometimes visible. When the pain is excessive, surgical removal of scar tissue is required. In the unfortunate female with recurrent capsular contractures, the implant has to be permanently removed. It is hard to predict who will develop capsular contracture. MRI can identify the problem.