Two Different Implant Sizes

asked 1 year ago by Chloe_Conway in St. Louis, MO
Latest answer by Otto Joseph Placik, MD
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Tags: capsular contracture

Hello, I had one breast that was smaller; Therefore, I have two different silicone implant sizes. My surgery was a year and a half ago. It seems that my right implant (the larger one) does not move as freely, or feel as soft as my left implant. I was wondering if I could be developing capsular contracture, or if this is common with two different sizes since the larger implant is under the breast with less tissue. They are under the muscle and do not look different. Thank you for your time!

6 answers to Two Different Implant Sizes

Different feeling breast implants in different sized breasts

It is common for the larger implant to feel tighter in the smaller breast. Think about a silly analogy: a golf ball in your cargo pants pocket and a tennis ball in your blue jeans pocket.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Capsular Contracture after Breast Augmentation

Any time a foreign body of any type is implanted in the body, a scar (or "capsule") forms around it to effectively wall it off from your native tissue. For most people, this capsule remains soft; but, for some, it can harden for a variety of reasons. When it does and capsular contracture develops, the implant remains unchanged but the scar can distort the appearance of the implant and cause firmness or even pain. If caught early enough, a simply regimen of... more

Gregory A. Buford, MD
Denver Plastic Surgeon

Breast capsular contracture.

Using different size implants should not have any affect on the way the breast feels, however, depending on the size discrepancy of the implants, there could be less room for it to move. It is certainly possible that you are developing a capsular contracture and I would recommend you consult with your surgeon to have an examination.

Paul Vitenas, Jr., MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

Capsular contracture

A capsular contracture can happen in any breast that has an implant. If it feels hard, you should see your surgeon to be evaluated and then go from there.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Caspular contracture after breast implants

It is possible that you have developed capsular contacture, but it is difficult to tell without specific data, ie size of the implants, nature of the implants, etc. That being said, there are things that are difficult to assess without physical examination, one of those is capsular contacture. Tactile feedback obtained through a physical exam seems the only way to really know for sure.

Srdjan Ostric, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Los Angeles Capsular Contracture

Chloe, Thanks for the question. The size discrepancy between left and right implants shouldn't necessarily make one implant feel softer than the other. This also applies for mobility. It is difficult to make an accurate determination without examining you. It is possible that you are developing a capsular contracture, however, it is also possible that there is a discrepancy in the breast implant pocket size. The pocket size is determined during surgery, but the... more

Glenn Vallecillos, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

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