Hello, I’m 3 months post op for breast augmentation. I had mine placed under the muscle. My right breast has always been higher and more firm. My left breast has dropped and feels softer. I had no issues with my right breast until recently. Last week I woke up to pain in my right breast. I thought maybe it was because I fell asleep on the couch. The pain hasn’t gone away and sometimes hurts more when I get out of bed or lift up my arms. It also feels harder. Is this the beginning of what cc feel
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They symptoms you describe indicate you may have a capsular contracture. It is best to visit with your surgeon for an evaluation to determine how to proceed. I've included a video on capsular contracture that I hope you find helpful.
If you have always had some malposition then a capsulotomy should help the implant to rest in the correct position. If the implant position was correct initially but you have recently noticed the malposition you may be developing a capsular contracture. A complete capsulectomy would not be...
If you are happy with your surgeon you do not need to consider a different one. Capsular contracture can happen with any implant and with any surgeon. There are things we can do to help lower the risk of them developing such as using the inframammary crease as the insertion point, placing the...
