Microbiome associated with breast implants Raw sequence reads. Human microbiome

Capsular contracture is a common complication arising from breast implantation and it results from the hardening and compression of the capsule, ultimately creating pressure on the implant. Subclinical bacterial infections are strongly implicated in capsular contracture, and while these infections are generally ascribed to common skin commensals, this remains unsubstantiated through robust cultivation independent analyses.