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capsular contracture
Scar tissue or capsule that normally forms around the implant, which tightens or squeezes the implant. There are four grades of capsular contracture ranging from grade I (breast is normally soft and looks natural) to grade IV (breast is hard, painful, and looks abnormal).
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Beauty
- Category: Breast implant
- Company: U.S. FDA
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