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What Does Capsular Contracture Pain Feel Like?
I have pain in my left breast that feels like needles are poking around in there. I have silicone implants. Is this a normal feeling? Is this capsular contracture? My surgery was done 6 months ago.
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Renae in HI
in Hawaii
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Possible for it to be capsular contracture
Hello,
Capsular contracture is progressive tightening / hardening of the breast related usually to silicone implants, although it can happen with saline filled implants as well. A feeling of "needles" six months after implant surgery may indeed be the nerves healing afterward. It might not be contracture. You need to see your surgeon for guidance here.
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If you have capsules, you will know it
Capsules are not always painful - but they turn nice soft breasts into ones that feel like there is a tennis ball inside. Capsules make the implants take on a spherical shape and feel hard.
If you are worried see your doctor.
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Nerves are waking up.
What you are experiencing sounds more like the sensory nerves recovering from you surgery. If your implant is firming up or is starting to ride higher on your chest, this is a better indication of a capsular contracture. Try anti-inflammatories like Advil for now and see your plastic surgeon.
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Very difficult to say
Hi there-
Without examining you and knowing a few more details, it would be very difficult to say what might be causing your pains.
I would suggest you visit your surgeon and describe your problem to them. After an exam, they'll be much better able to give you information and advice.
In the meantime, I would continue to massage your implants periodically.
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