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Early Capsular Contractor OR Right Breast Just Not Dropped Yet? (photo)
Hi, I'm 6wks post-op, 275cc Silicone HP, Submuscular-crease incision.. My left breast seems to be fully dropped into pocket and I can freely move implant around, my left is soft but not a pliable/doesnt move as freely in pocket. Also, appears to me that right rides higher on my chest Note:My left breast was a little bigger than my left pre-op/ Right is my dominate side wondering if early stage CC? Or maybe implant hasnt dropped into pocket Will C my PS in 2wks to confirm thank you for your time
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SoccerMom373
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Breast asymmetry
Each breast responds a bit differently with implants and settle at different rates. Give it some more time.
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Breast Asymmetry Six Weeks After Augmentation: Early Capsular Contracture vs. Just Needs More Time
Knowledge of the pre-operative appearance of your breasts is necessary, along with a physical examination that includes an assessment of implant mobility, to help reach the proper conclusion.
The fact that your right breast was a little smaller than your left breast may account for some of the differences you see now. The right skin envelope would be tighter and would need to stretch more to allow the right implant to settle properly. The greater the size/shape difference, the more this...
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Early Asymmetry after Breast Augmentation
6 weeks is still very early in the healing process and you should expect some ongoing changes with your breasts. It is not uncommon to have some differential settling of implants after surgery.
Looking at the pictures you provided, it does appear that the right side is slightly higher than the left, but this may be magnified by the fact that the distance underneath the right nipple/areola is shorter than the left. I suspect that this was there pre-operatively as well. I would...
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Early capsular contracture or healing process?
At six weeks postop, you are probably going through the healing process and it's normal for one side to heal more quickly than the other. The implants won't necessarily drop simultaneously. That said, you should definitely see your plastic surgeon in followup because photos are never a substitute for clinical examination.
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Early capsular contracture or not
At six weeks, it is more likely the implants have not fully dropped than it is to develop capsular contracture, although possible. You should consult with your board certified plastic surgeon to be evaluated and reassured.
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Honestly, it could be either early capsular contracture OR simply implant not yet dropped!
Your description and photos are great, but unfortunately do not take the place of an actual in-person physical examination and assessment of implant mobility. And frankly, even this may not allow your surgeon to conclusively rule either option in or out.
Fortunately, it is early, and the only thing certain is that there WILL be additional changes in both breasts. Unfortunately, whether or not those changes are in the direction of improved symmetry or increased asymmetry is impossible to...
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