Capsular contracture in the modern era: A multidisciplinary look at the incidence and risk factors after mastectomy and implant-based breast reconstruction

Background Capsular contracture causes pain, poor cosmesis, and reoperations. This study analyzes its incidence and risk factors in a more modern treatment era. Methods Patients undergoing mastectomy with implant reconstruction from 2010 to 18 were reviewed. Univariate and multivariate analysis evaluated rates and risk factors for capsular contracture. Results Among 451 patients, the majority underwent nipple-sparing mastectomy (262, 58.1%) with...