Almost 10 months ago I got silicon breast implants. It took the right a long time to drop but it seems it finally has. My left on the other hand still hasn't. It also seems to be hard under the breast as well. Could it be a capsular contracture or possible the pocket healed too fast? My original surgey cost $6500. What will it most likely cost to fix the problem? Thank You!
Answer: A high riding breast implant ten months after breast augmentation is probably due to capsular contracture.
Implants may take several months to settle. At 10 months, however, this process should be complete. The odds favor capsular contracture is the source of the problem.
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Implants may take several months to settle. At 10 months, however, this process should be complete. The odds favor capsular contracture is the source of the problem.
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Answer: Breast Implant Never Dropped?
Capsulectomy or pocket revision may be appropriate based upon exam findings. The cost will probably be similar to the first or possibly less. Find a plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of breast augmentations and breast augmentation revisions each year. Then look at the plastic surgeon's website before and after photo galleries to get a sense of who can deliver the results. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA
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Capsulectomy or pocket revision may be appropriate based upon exam findings. The cost will probably be similar to the first or possibly less. Find a plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of breast augmentations and breast augmentation revisions each year. Then look at the plastic surgeon's website before and after photo galleries to get a sense of who can deliver the results. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA
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Answer: Postoperative Breast implant position asymmetry vs. Preoperative Nipple/Areola asymmetry I know it takes a lot of courage to post photos of your chest online. However, with the photos that you have shared it is difficult to determine if your implants are poorly positioned or if the position of your Nipples and Areolae are asymmetric. If you can't seem to get a straight answer from your plastic surgeon, you can look at your breasts while topless in the mirror. If there is more fullness at the upper portion of your left breast compared to the right breast relative to you clavicles (collar bones), then the issue is your implant pocket. The lower pole and muscle on the left wasn't released enough. If the fullness at the top of the breasts are symmetric/equal relative to the clavicles, then your nipple and areolae positions were most likely asymmetric prior to your surgery. Hope this helps. Thank you for sharing your photos and concerns. Best wishes.
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Answer: Postoperative Breast implant position asymmetry vs. Preoperative Nipple/Areola asymmetry I know it takes a lot of courage to post photos of your chest online. However, with the photos that you have shared it is difficult to determine if your implants are poorly positioned or if the position of your Nipples and Areolae are asymmetric. If you can't seem to get a straight answer from your plastic surgeon, you can look at your breasts while topless in the mirror. If there is more fullness at the upper portion of your left breast compared to the right breast relative to you clavicles (collar bones), then the issue is your implant pocket. The lower pole and muscle on the left wasn't released enough. If the fullness at the top of the breasts are symmetric/equal relative to the clavicles, then your nipple and areolae positions were most likely asymmetric prior to your surgery. Hope this helps. Thank you for sharing your photos and concerns. Best wishes.
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Answer: Breast implant not dropping?
Hello ladybug and thanks for you post. In the photos you have submitted it is difficult to see a capsule contracture. Both breasts appear soft and natural. A more objective evaluation by photos is best done with higher quality photos without your clothing in the way. Consider retaking breast photos is a manner similar to what you find on my website. Also, post your before surgery photos. As far as what I can see.... Your results look excellent. Your cleavage and roundness is ideal. When there is contracture the breasts don't look this round. The asymmetry you have may be a reflection of your anatomy before surgery. Most people don't notice the asymmetry before surgery because they do not look at their breasts very much before surgery. Best wishes, Dr. Aldo.
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Answer: Breast implant not dropping?
Hello ladybug and thanks for you post. In the photos you have submitted it is difficult to see a capsule contracture. Both breasts appear soft and natural. A more objective evaluation by photos is best done with higher quality photos without your clothing in the way. Consider retaking breast photos is a manner similar to what you find on my website. Also, post your before surgery photos. As far as what I can see.... Your results look excellent. Your cleavage and roundness is ideal. When there is contracture the breasts don't look this round. The asymmetry you have may be a reflection of your anatomy before surgery. Most people don't notice the asymmetry before surgery because they do not look at their breasts very much before surgery. Best wishes, Dr. Aldo.
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Answer: Implants drop over a few weeks
Thanks for your pic and ? It does look like you have a slight asymmetry. Without seeing your preoperative pics it is hard to say if this is a difference in healing or an asymmetry that was present at the beginning. Implants can ride high also if the muscle has not been completely released. After 10 months the implant position is not going to change much. With regard to a capsular contracture, this would suggest that the scar tissue is abnormally firm. You will need to discuss these things with your plastic surgeon. It could be that all you need is a release of the capsule and muscle. Best of Luck!
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Answer: Implants drop over a few weeks
Thanks for your pic and ? It does look like you have a slight asymmetry. Without seeing your preoperative pics it is hard to say if this is a difference in healing or an asymmetry that was present at the beginning. Implants can ride high also if the muscle has not been completely released. After 10 months the implant position is not going to change much. With regard to a capsular contracture, this would suggest that the scar tissue is abnormally firm. You will need to discuss these things with your plastic surgeon. It could be that all you need is a release of the capsule and muscle. Best of Luck!
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