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I had saline breast implants done UNDER the skin ontop of the muscle two's ago and i had ABSOLUTLEY NO PAIN following my surgery but now in my right breast i have this sharp tearing pain and that's the only way i can describe this pain.when i move my breast is certain positions it feel's like something is tearing,i can also feel what feels like a knot or tube when i tighten my chest muscle.What could this be?The picture is two weeks after,to me both breast dont look the same.Is it just me? this photo was taken two wks after surgery.it's the side with the tattoo.The tattoo was done 2 years ago.
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SATAJZA
in Detroit, MI
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Breast Implant Capsule or Normal Healing
Based on this one view and not knowing the exact time frame from the surgery date, your breast could represent mild capsular contracture or an implant that is high-riding. What you describe as far as your symptoms appears to be capsular comtracture starting to form. This is much more common when implants are placed above the muscle that is why it is important to perform a "dual-plane" or sub-perctoral placement of your breast implants. It is common in breast augmentation...
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Shooting Pains Soon After Augmentation are Normal
It's common to have shooting pains in the first weeks - months after augmentation.
The nerves get quite a stretch from the augmentation and will send out shooting pains from time to time, until the nerves can grow to accommodate the implants.
This is not a typical sign of capsule contracture.
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Shooting pains after breast implant augmentation surgery is common especially between 10 days-3 weeks
Your breasts look reasonably even to me but that does not explain the pain. Two weeks after surgery it is not uncommon to experience shooting pain called dysesthesias. Give it 4-06 weeks for the possibly irritated nerves to calm down. Keep in touch with your surgon
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Is it capsule?
I think your problems come from saline on top of the muscle and be oversized.You have a capsule and as it forms it can contract and cause pain.From you photos it looks as though your breasts are very tight.Massage may help and taking a non steroidal anti inflammatory for a few weeks may help such as motrin.
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Breast pain after implants.
It is unclear from your question the time frame you are discussing after your surgery. You would be best served discussing this situation with your surgeon to get an answer that is specific to your case.
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Too early for capsular contracture
I am a bit unclear as to the timing of your surgery. If it truly was 2 weeks ago, this is far too early for capsular contracture. Pain associated in the early postoperative period is either directly related to the procedure or to an early complication such as a hematoma. It is difficult to evaluate from the picture you have provided. I recommend you follow up with your surgeon and express your concerns.
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Capsule contraction can certainly first appear as tenderness in the breast and if you are concerned I would certainly advice you
Thank you very much for your enquiry, it does like as if the side with the tattoo is slightly higher and slightly more prominent in its upper portion than the left breast.
Capsule contraction can certainly first appear as tenderness in the breast and if you are concerned I would certainly advice you to see your surgeon so that they can assess the area and advice whether you have got the capsules. As you know there are many different options for treating capsules and it would be...
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Early capsular contracture
Since your surgery was only two weeks ago, it is too premature to classify this as capsular contracture. Your breasts look fairly symmetric; remember that every person has some degree of asymmetry which is natural and this may become more noticeable after breast augmentation. I recommend following up with your plastic surgeon if you are concerned. Usually in the early postoperative period massaging can help soften your implants. You may also want to ask you...
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Capusular contracture has specific timing and findings
Dear SATAJZA,
From your question it is unclear when your surgery occurred. The photos was done at 2 weeks post surgery. At this point in time, it could not be capsular contracture. Capsular contracture usually takes at least a few months to form. The pain you are feeling may be discomfort from the healing if yor are still at an early stage.
If you had your surgery more than 6 months ago, capsular contracture is possible; common findings include a firmer feel than the other side,...
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Early capsular contracture after breast augmentation
It is unusual to say the least to see capsular contracture two weeks after breast augmentation. It does not mean that your implants are not where they should be and again, it is early after your operation. I would go back to your surgeon and discuss the situation and possibly start some implant massage. Whatever you choose, communication with your surgeon is top priority.
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