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Normal Swelling or Capsular Contracture?

asked 1 year ago by jackie76 in california
Latest answer by Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Question viewed 235 times
Tags: capsular contracture, swelling

Had my implants redone,with capsulectomy.. It feels soft after 1st surgery.The 3rd day my right side kind got bumped hard .It has been 10 days and some for reason the right side feels tender and swollen.Eventhought the tenderness on the rt is more then the one on the left.I'm afraid something went wrong. Is it because of the surgery, because it got bumped, or am I getting another capsular contraction???Dr told me to massage I've been doing it but i still feel pain..Any advise please..

4 answers to Normal Swelling or Capsular Contracture?

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10 days out of surgery you are still swollen.

Make sure you are following all of the post operative instructions.  You must be patient because you are still swollen from the surgery.  Share your concerns with your PS at your post op appointments. 
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Revision breast surgery

When patients under go revision breast surgery, if a capsulectomy is performed, there is often a fair amount of pain involved post-op.  If it is severe, you may want to discuss this with your surgeon.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Revision breast surgery for capsular contracture

At 10 days it is far too early to develop a recurrence of capsular contracture. Secondly, post-op swelling after a contracture revision is usually quite significant. I am not sure what you mean by "bumped," but if you have developed new redness and pain since that incident, it is worth seeing your surgeon to evaluate you for a possible hematoma. Continue to comply with your surgeon's postoperative instructions and if you have concerns, by all means schedule a follow up appointment. more
David Bogue, MD

Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

www.drbogue.com

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Higher risk of CC with past history of CC

Your risk of recurrent casular contracture is higher than the average patient- but at this short time period post-op, its likely you are experiencing post-operative swelling, rather than early capsular contracture. Stop by and visit your plastic surgeon and get his/her opinion.
Scott Sattler, MD

Bellevue Plastic Surgeon

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