Hello, You should get back to your surgeon for an evaluation. It sounds like you have developed capsular contracture and may require some surgery to fix it.
Tightness and discomfort years after Breast Augmentation
I feel a tightness and discomfort in my breast implants. I have had 2 surgeries (5 years apart) and with my first implants I never had any discomfort. Now, it’s been almost 2 years since my last surgery, I got the same exact size (from what my doc said) and I have a lot of tightness and discomfort.
I have tried bra extenders and a different cup size as well (I haven’t gained any more weight) and nothing helps. What is the problem?
3 answers to “Tightness and discomfort years after...”
A: Capsular contracture more than likely
If you feel your breasts and they are firm or tight as opposed to soft, you probably have a capsular contracture which is a tightness of the scar the body naturally builds around your implant. I would encourage you to see your plastic surgeon and allow them to counsel you after they have had a chance to... more
A: See a qualified plastic surgeon
It is nearly impossible to determine what your symptoms are due to. If you trust your last surgeon, go back and speak with him or her. Certain things can happen with redo surgeries that might affect the muscles whether it be inadvertant injury that occurs with trying to remove scar tissue or from trying to... more
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