Capsular Contracture Grades ((install)) Jun 2026

| Grade | Look (Appearance) | Feel (Consistency) | Symptoms | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Normal | Soft | None | | Grade II | Normal | Firm | None (asymptomatic) | | Grade III | Abnormal (Round/Distorted) | Firm | Possible discomfort; aesthetic concern | | Grade IV | Abnormal (Distorted) | Hard | Pain and tenderness |

Here is the full clinical content regarding the (the standard for assessing capsular contracture), including the specific physical characteristics, clinical findings, and treatment correlations for each grade. capsular contracture grades

The grading system is based on clinical examination—specifically how the breast feels (palpation) and how it looks (visual inspection). | Grade | Look (Appearance) | Feel (Consistency)

| Baker Grade | Intervention | | :--- | :--- | | | None. Routine follow-up. | | II | Observation. Consider massage, Vitamin E, or Singulair (off-label). No surgery. | | III | Surgical: Open capsulotomy or partial capsulectomy + implant replacement. | | IV | Surgical: Total capsulectomy + implant replacement or explantation (removal without replacement). | Routine follow-up

When a breast implant is placed in the body, the immune system responds by forming a protective lining of scar tissue around it. This lining is called the .

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