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I Am 7 Weeks Post/op BA & Lift with Silicone Overs. Right is Grade 2. Would You Massage? (photo)
My PS has suggested not to massage. These are my options that I was given by my PS. 1. Leave it alone and see if it progresses to Grade 3 before touching it 2. Have a Capsulotomy today 3. Go in and take out the implant and clean out the scar tissue and try again He recommended that I have the capsulotomy that day. Since my spouse was out of town and there is a risk of a hematoma, I chose to think about it for a couple days. I am confused. I am 45 years, very healthy, do not smoke.
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Seven weeks post-op aug and lift
At seven weeks it is unlikely that you have a tight capsule. I would give it more time to see how things settle.
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Hello
7 weeks post-surgery is way too early to think about revision surgery. Your breast tissue and implants are not settled yet. It takes 6-9 months for everything to calm down and fall into place. You need to give your body time to heal.
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Early capsular contracture may improve with time, massage, Vitamin E, and off label use of some medications
Surgery after only 7 weeks from surgery may not be ideal due to the inflammation that is still present within the tissues. I cannot speak for your surgeon or his or her recommendations, but if a patient starts to develop capsular contracture and the symptom is mild, I start them massaging the implants right away with an oral supplement of Vitamin E. Some patients improve and the capsule starts to soften.
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Seven weeks after surgery is still early. You lose nothing by waiting, and the problem may improve over time. I agree that massage will not work. I agree with your first option of leaving it alone and seeing if it progresses. You may also want to discuss Singulair (montelukast) with your surgeon. It is a medication that may help.
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