How ZWave Therapy Helps With Capsular Contracture

Capsular contracture is one of the more frustrating complications that can happen after breast augmentation. It develops when the scar tissue around your implant becomes too tight, making your breast feel firm, look uneven, or even become painful.

Dr. York Yates is a board-certified plastic surgeon who specializes in cosmetic breast procedures in Layton, Utah, just north of Salt Lake City. If you’re in the early stages of capsular contracture, he offers ZWave therapy as a non-surgical option. 

What Is ZWave?

ZWave is a treatment that uses gentle pulses of sound energy to loosen up tight tissue and improve how your body heals. It’s been around for years and is often used in both medical and cosmetic settings, from smoothing out cellulite to speeding up recovery after procedures.

One of the best things about ZWave is how low-key it is. There’s no surgery, no needles, and no downtime. Most people say it feels like light tapping or vibration on the skin. Each session takes just a few minutes and is done right in the office. It’s typically done as a series, spaced out over a few weeks.

How ZWave Helps With Capsular Contracture

When scar tissue around a breast implant starts to tighten, especially in the early stages, ZWave may help soften it before things get worse. Those sound waves work below the surface, gently breaking up stiff areas so the breast feels more natural again.

It’s not a cure-all, and it won’t reverse every case of capsular contracture. But if you’re still early in the process, ZWave can be a non-surgical option to try before thinking about revision surgery.

ZWave works best when that scar tissue is just beginning to form. For more severe cases, revision surgery might still be the better path. And while results can vary, ongoing research is showing real potential for this kind of treatment.

Experience Matters When Managing Capsular Contracture

Dr. Yates has specialized in cosmetic surgery of the breast and body for years and has treated thousands of patients across Layton and the greater Salt Lake City area. His conservative, expert approach makes him a trusted choice for managing post-surgical complications with as little downtime as possible.

If you’re experiencing signs of capsular contracture and want to know if ZWave could help, call 385.526.5988 to schedule a consultation with Dr. Yates.