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Do I Have Capsular Contracture 5 Months Post-Op Breast Implants? (photo)

Hello Drs-I am 5 months post-op and my left breast is firmer and not as pliable as my right.Also,the crease has risen up since surgery.In addition,there is a dent on the outerside at the bottom of my left breast(not noticeable in picture).The first picture here is 3-weeks post-op, and the last three are 5 months post-op.The last one was taken with my body tilted back.You can see the right sits comfortably,while the left seems to have a 'bulge',a more defined edge.Do I have Capsular Contracture?

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Breast implants, capsular contracture

The story you provide and the pictures are consistent with a diagnosis of capsular contracture. You should see your plastic surgeon right away to discuss the options available to you.

Capsular Contractures of Breast Implants

If you had very small breasts to begin with and then had large breast implants placed, then your breast skin envelope may simply still be tight, and will gradually stretch out to accomodate the breast implants It is difficult to tell from you photos whether or not you have capsular contractures of your breast implants. A physical examination is needed.

Capsular Contracture breast Augmentation

It looks like from the photos you do an examination would give the definative diagnosis. This can be fixed with revisional surgery. I would recommend working with your surgeon unless you have a communication issue.

Revision breast augmentation usually works.

Hi. 1) Hard to tell exactly the cause, but one side looks quite different than the other. Also you have a sharp line above your left breast and what looks like a prominent scar under your right breast. 2) In a couple of months you may want to consider a revision. With good planning, a good result can usually be achieved.

Capsular contracture?

Unable to tell without an exam. May be a contracted capsule and may be malposition of the implant. Donald R. Nunn MD Atlanta Plastic Surgeon.

Donald Nunn, MD, DDS

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Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Do I Have Capsular Contracture 5 Months Post-Op Breast Implants? (photo)

Thanks for the posted photos. Very hard to tell over the internet. Best to obtain an in person second opinion. Would like to see the before photos, you may have been asymmetric.

Capsular contracture

You may very well have a capsular contracture, but an exam is important to figure that out. Each breast will be a bit asymmetric with one always with a lower fold than the other, but the concerning thing is that the implants has risen and does not move well.

Steven Wallach, MD

12 reviews

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Do I have Capsular Contracture

Based on the pictures and your breast firmness, capsular contracture is likely. You should discuss with your plastic surgeon.

Misshapen breast after breast implant and capsular contracture

Unfortunately the visible sharp edges of the implants is a sign of capsular contracture. The contraction of the capsules has also shifted the nipple position especially on the left. You need to go back to your original surgeon to discuss options available to you. I hope you realize that this format of posting questions and receiving answers lacks the face to face direct communication required for you to make an informed decision regarding your surgery. My response to your... more

You have capsular contracture

Your early and late pictures are consistent with capsular contracture. Please see your surgeon about your concerns.

Kamran Khoobehi, MD

28 reviews

New Orleans Plastic Surgeon

Capsular contracture

You may be developing a capsule but I will not take as definitive a position on this as my colleagues. The best recommendation is to return to your plastic surgeon for followup.

Capsular contracture postop 5 mos

Based on your symptoms and photos, you unfortunately have developed a symptomatic capsule. Though this risk is low, I would discuss the possible reasons for this complication as well as options to treat it with your surgeon. It is important to know that there is a risk of getting this complication even though the surgery may have been technically sound.

Developing capsular contracture

Unfortunately, it does seem from your story and photos that you are likely developing a capsular contracture. Best to get right back in to your doctor for their exam and discussion of options.

Capsular Contracture?

Thank you for the question and pictures. You provide a precise history of how your breasts have changed and your current status. Based on this description and the pictures it is very likely that you are making the correct diagnosis. However, it would be in your best interest to follow the plastic surgeon for in-person examination and advice. Best wishes.