If Healing of Anatomical Implants is Disrupted, is Encapsulation Permanently Affected?

I am hoping healing time can be recovered with a longer delay before resuming regular activities (>6wks). I am very concerned about rotation of implants because I rock climb. My toddler has bumped each breast, I have had to reach out and grab him for safety, and I am experiencing clenching at night. I am currently 2 weeks post-op.

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3 Doctor Answers | Asked by Petshop girl in Toronto, ON

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Rotation of anatomic implants

The orientation of anatomic implants depends on the texture on the surface to hold them in position. Some individuals who are very active, say swimming, can develop a covering over the texture due to implant rubbing and movement, and sometimes a fluid collection called a seroma. If you are very active physically such as rock climbing your implant choice may always make you prone to shifs and rotation. Best of luck, Peter Johnson, MD

Anatomical Breast Implants and Complications?

Thank you for the question. Based on the descriptions of your “trauma” (toddler bumping…) I do not think that any harm has been done to the process of “encapsulation”. Your body will continue to produce a layer of scar tissue (capsule) surrounding the breast implants for the next few months. I have the same concerns that you do regarding anatomical breast implants; frankly I am not sure it was the best choice for you given your... more