Capsular contracture is not usually dangerous to the patient's health unless her implants have ruptured (in the case of gel implants, rupture can sometimes lead to infection).

Can you fix capsular contracture without surgery?

Can you treat capsular contracture without surgery? Yes, the Aspen Ultrasound System is a unique non-invasive treatment that combines deep sound wave therapy (ultrasound) with targeted massage to help painlessly break up the excess scar tissue and release the capsule.

Is capsular contracture an emergency?

Chen says “in and of itself, capsular contracture is not dangerous. It does not cause disease or infection or cancer.” Lee adds that although there's not an immediate disease risk, the constant pain that patients with later stage capsular contracture deal with could be considered a health problem.