"Capsular contractures are a potential complication of a breast implant and refer to a tightening and hardening of the capsule that surrounds a breast implant. It is a condition that can distort the shape and cause pain in the augmented breast. It seems to be the most common complication post-breast augmentation surgery (~17.5%)."
"grade I: the breast is soft (but not the capsule, as the capsule is contracted)"
"grade II: the breast looks normal but is rather hard to touch"
"grade III: the breast is hard, there is some distortion due to contracture and the breast becomes rounded, or the implant is generally moved upwards"
"grade IV: is similar to grade III but with progressive hardening of the capsule and greater distortion in shape"
"grade I: capsule thickness < or = to 0.5 mm, absence of wrinkles and no shape deformity"
"grade II: capsule thickness > 0.5 and"
"grade III: capsule thickness > or = to 1.5 mm with abnormal wrinkles and no shape deformity"
"Zuniga et al16 have proposed an ultrasound grading to assist in the objective assessment of CC."
"grade II: capsule thickness > 0.5 and"
Expected headings
"Grading"
"Ultrasound grading"