My new silicone implants are almost 6 months old and my L side seems to be folded just a bit. I feel rippling under my nipple, actually on both sides but just more noticeable on my L side. I was advised that another surgery was not needed at this time. Just to massage more (to get the implant to settle) and to wear bigger bras (possibly to tight). Anyone had the same issue? If so, what did you do?
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Congratulations on your surgery. It appears that all looks normal for what you would expect right after surgery. Implants tend to be high riding and hard to the touch in the beginning and it general takes about 6-8 weeks for things to soften up and settle into position if you had...
Your description of pain is very normal after a capsulorrhaphy. I tell patients that capsulorrhaphy is one of the more uncomfortable surgeries we do. It usually takes around six weeks for the pain to subside. Give it time. Call your surgeon if things get worse. Best...