25 Days After Breast Implants One Breast is Larger and Harder is This Normal?

I had 420cc saline high profile under muscle implants(Im 25, 1 child, post op B cup)my left breast is slightly larger and slightly harder then my right breast? Also during my massages the left breast is very resistant where the right breast is very soft. I am wearing a pressure band over the left breast only currently per my surgeon? Could this still be swelling from surgery? Also when massaging under breasts I feel towards the outside very hard tissue is this my muscle? Also near areola a knot?

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Firmness at 25 Days after Breast Implants

The firmness of the one side may be indicative of small, resolving hematoma or a fluid collection, the onset of scar formation, or early capsular contracture. An exam would be necessary to sort these items out. The implant on one side is usually higher than the other, and two implants rarely drop at the same time.

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I wonder if you had bruising around the left breast and not the right. If so, you may have some remaining blood around the implant and in the breast tissue, which could account for the knot. Another possibility is that you have fluid collection around the implant, which generally should resolve on its own. Finally, the left-side pocket may be a little small, which will cause the implant to be tight. This may resolve with massage, or it may be early capsular contracture. Keep up with you... more

One Breast is Larger and Harder

Although a photo might help, only an in person exam by your surgeon can distinguish between the various possible causes of this asymmetry. It is common, almost the rule, to find asymmetry early on with submuscular implants, and most of these issues resolve. The firmness suggest the possibility of capsular contracture. This if present might lead to change in your postop management, so a visit to your surgeon is much more valuable than our opinions on this site!! Thanks, and best... more

Breast Asymmetry after Breast Augmentation?

Thank you for the question and the detailed description of your situation. Despite your good description, it is not possible to provide you with precise advice or reassurance. Your plastic surgeon is the only person that can do so, after direct examination. It is possible that the asymmetric size/firmness you are experiencing is “normal”; on the other hand (and less likely) it may be a sign of an early complication. I would suggest that you follow up with your plastic... more