Breast Augmentation 3 Weeks Ago and Have Movement in Left Breast? Doctor Answers, Tips
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Breast Augmentation 3 Weeks Ago and Have Movement in Left Breast?

I just had breast augmentation on Aug.3 and my right breast seems fine, however the left it seems as tho when I move my arms something moves not sure if its the implant or if this is normal.. I am wondering if I should go back to the dr and let him know or if this is normal and will pass.. It's not the whole implant moving kinda hard to explains what it is I feel but I am in no pain just annoying since I dont have that problem on the right.. Thank for your time

1 Doctor Answer | Asked by infinitygirl74
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Movement is not necessarily a problem; in fact, no movement on the other side may be a concern!

Not to concern you, but movement is actually OK, since the pockets for your implants should each be a tad bigger than the implants themselves. This is because the scar you body forms around your implants (capsule) tends to contract, as all scars do. This can tighten to an excessive degree, making your breast(s) feel too firm. Severe capsular contracture can actually make a breast feel hard. So some degree of movement is actually good, and many surgeons (not all, but I'm one of them) have... more

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