Capsular contracture is a complication of breast augmentation. Sometimes scar tissue can collect around the implant, creating a harder, rounder implant that tends to sit higher on the chest. Dr. Gerstle lessens the likelihood of this eventuality by avoiding the nipple incision method of placing implants. You can help by following all recovery instructions and doing the exercises we recommend to promote movement through the area. Capsular contracture is the number one reason that women elect to have revision surgery at some point over the life of their implants.