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“Wish i would've done it years ago, despite complications (28 y/o, saline unders)”

Breast implants: Worth it

Cost: $3,800
Pain: Uncomfortable
Breast implants satisfaction: Excellent5 Star Rating: Excellent
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Capsular contracture - I am concerned that it is my fault. Is it possible that my post-op activities contributed to the cc?
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AlthoughI've experienced complications it is still the best thing I have ever done. I wish I would've done it a long time ago. I have spent my entire teenage and adult life being self conscious of my A-cup chest on my "average" size frame. I finally feel like a real woman and am more confident in my own skin.

I recently found out at my 4 month checkup that I have capsular contracture on both implants. I am 28 yrs old and have 380cc FT 420cc, saline unders. I am concerned that it is my fault. At my 6 week checkup, I was told by the nurse I could "do whatever I wanted as long as it didn't hurt".

At 7 weeks, I started a strength training program 2-3 days per week with 8 and 10lb weights that included bicep curls, tricep dips, and shoulder press. I also went water skiing and kneeboarding several times around 8-10 weeks.

Also, in retrospect, I probably wasn't very cautious about lifting heavy things in the first few months.

Sep 10, 2009Comments and replies (1)

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Sharon from RealSelf
1417 posts
14 Sep 2009

Here are some related Doctor Q&As that might help:

What causes capsular contracture and how can I prevent it?

What is capsular contracture?

From what I've read, nobody has a 100% answer as to what causes CC. It could just be a series of unfortunate events.

At any rate, good luck with whatever you decide to do for your CC.

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