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I had sub-muscular silicone impants 4 weeks ago. My left breast has softened nicely, but my right is still hard. Could this be capsular contracture?
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Houston1149
in Houston, TX
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Early capsular contracture after breast augmentation
The tightness that you are experiencing may be a result of swelling, a hematoma, or early capsular contracture. An examination is absolutely essential in order to minimize early development of capsular contracture. At the 4 week interval, true capsular contracture vs. normal tissue capsule formation, are still viable options. Surgery90210
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Capsular contracture after 4 weeks
For the body to form scar tissue, it usually takes at least 6 weeks , so I doubt you are having a capsular contracture this soon after surgery. More likely is muscle spasm if placed under the muscle or a pocket that is still tight. I think you need to give it some time.
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Breast augmentation at four weeks
It is unlikely that you have a capsular contracture at four weeks post-op from a breast augmentaion. Speak to yoru doctor but you probably have to give it a few months to settle.
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BReast augmentation: one breast is firmer than the other
In general, it is difficult to diagnose a capsular contracture at this point because scar tissue is normally forming at this point up until 6 weeks after surgery. However, it may be easier to diagnose after 6 weeks if it continues to remain firmer than the other side. There may be a variety of other reasons while one breast is firmer than the other which include hematoma, seroma, swelling, size difference, implant volume differences, etc
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Hard breast after 4 weeks...
A firm breast 4 weeks after surgery can be several things:
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2- A blood collection (hematoma) can also make the breast feel firm; Bruising would be obvious.
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Deep massage can help decrease the chances of capsular contracture
Though still very early, this could be a sign that you are developing capsular contracture. Aggressive massage at this point along with ultrasound therapy can make a big difference. Definitely consult with your surgeon.
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Capsular Contracture After Only 4 Weeks after Breast Augmentation?
Regarding: "Is It Possible to Have Capsular Contracture After Only 4 Weeks Post Op? I had sub-muscular silicone impants 4 weeks ago. My left breast has softened nicely, but my right is still hard. Could this be capsular contracture?"
While capsular contracture is theoretically possible at 1 month after surgery, that is not likely. What is a more plausible explanation is that the implant pocket was under-dissected resulting in a "tight fit". In such cases,...
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