I went through a breast capsulorrhaphy on my right breast. He didn't use galaflex, he just gave permanent internal stitches. It looks much better than before but I still notice my right breast is slight lower than the left. Is it worth it to redo it? Is it possible that it will fall more? Is there anything I can do to improve this result? I went to another doctor and she recommended using a support on my right breast to make it more “lifted” while is still healing. Does that really help?
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If you capsulated fairly quickly after getting implants, I would suggest going with the second surgeon to remove the implants and let your tissue settle down. Always take antibiotics prior to any dental or OB/gyn exam to also help prevent capsules.
There appears to be a superior malposition, with the right implant rising upward. Reoperation appears to be necessary to remove the right implant, expand the space downward, and then insert a new implant. If there is currently capsular contracture and superior malposition has occurred due to...