Unlikely to have a symptomatic capsular contracture at 15 days following a breast augmentaiton

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD answers: How fast can capsular contracture develop after breast augmentation?

I had my breast augmentation surgery 15 days ago and had an allergic reaction to a band aid I used over my nipples because they were too sensitive. Suddenly, I felt my breast really tight. Could I have an internal reaction that is causing the contracture? I have had Anaphylactic shock before. How fast can capsular contracture develop after breast augmentation surgery?


Jeffrey Zwiren, MD
4 months ago
By Jeffrey Zwiren, MD - Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

At 15 days it is very unlikely that you are developing a capsular contracture.  Most likely you are experiencing some normal periodic swelling along with potential spasm of the chest wall muscle.  Continue with your instructions from your plastic surgeon concerning massage of the implants and give the area more time to soften up.  If you started with small breasts and had very tight skin and muscle you are going to experience some early firmness.  The reaction that you had with the band aid is totally unrelated to the formation of a capsule around the implant. 

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