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“6 Weeks Post Op, Right Breast Higher and Harder...”

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Spent: $5,500 in The Woodlands, TX

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Updated 28 Dec 2009

Posted 15 Dec 2009

I am 6 weeks post op today. I went under the muscle and my left breast has been great. My right breast on the other hand had bruising along the outside and has been tight and sore. It is still very hard and not dropping. I go to see my surgeon next Monday. I am really nervous that the right one isn't going to drop and soften up like my left. I am left handed so it isn't my dominant side having the problems.

Pros:
I can fill out shirt and swimsuits etc
I am more confident

Cons:
It was more painful than my Rhinoplasty
Restricted on how much you can pick up and carry my limit was (5lbs)
Possibly having uneven breast



Updated on Dec 27, 2009:

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espresso 19 Dec 2009
No need to be nervous. Your surgeon isn't going to say "ZOMG I've never seen this before! What are we going to do?" :-) That said, bear in mind that you *might* be experiencing capsular contracture, and the best solution for that will be a surgical fix. Be sure to raise it as a concern when you see her, although it's a pretty good bet that she'll notice it right away. She WILL listen to your questions and concerns, so just lay them all out for her. If the concerns are of a financial nature, be sure to discuss those as well. It's quite possible that at this stage you would still be covered for the surgery to fix this, but find out what your surgeon's policy is on this. And bear in mind that it's definitely better to have it addressed ASAP than it is to a) hope for a magic pill to fix it, or b) hope that it will fix itself. Good luck!
Smithtown 26 Dec 2010
I am in the same boat as you girls....this is my second surgery,and was more painful than the first surgery....the first surgery went fine til i had a car accident 4 months post op,the left breast ruptured and scar tissue grew...the pain was horrible,my surgeon recommended srtatice,scar tissue has a 50 50 chance of coming back.He told me with stratice,which is an interior bra the scar tissue has a 90% chance of not coming back......so the second surgery fixed the left breast that was damaged,the right one that was not damaged is higher,like yours,and i feel like i'm having a breakdown.....i am 5 weeks post op and wearing the band...i thing it dropped a bit....Like you i am going to get not a sonogram,a mri and see what went wrong...keeep me posted,and good luck girls
txgirl09 27 Dec 2009
I have expressed my concern the last 2 times, she said not to worry this early on...I am confident in her and want to trust what she says just still really nervous. She has put me in a wrap to help push the right breast down...so far no results. I guess I will be that 5% chance of CC. UGH
espresso 4 Jan 2010
*frown* And you're 6 weeks already? Well go with what your surgeon says, at least for now. Either things will improve, or they won't; you just need to have a plan in place for the latter scenario. For example, what to do if things haven't change at 3 months post, what to do if things haven't changed at 6 months post. Basically write down your plan and try to stick with it (I know how things can come up, forcing you to make a new plan). Once you've written down your plan, you can stress less about it. Maybe keep a photo diary, but be sure to take front, oblique and side pics, from the same distance every time. Make note of the date and time of day, and make note of any extra symptoms you've noticed. Or any improvements you've noticed. In the event that you change surgeons, you'll be able to provide some sort of history/journal for the new surgeon. Besides, once things do improve, you'll have the visual proof for yourself!
CrystalC (RealFriend) 5 Jan 2010
I had the same problem early on. At about a week out.. One was higher and I was immediatly advised I should massage it to help it drop into the pocket. If it didn't drop, then my doc said he would have to go in and pull it down. I can tell it has dropped.. I'm at 4 wk post op and I massaged them both several times a day. I'm waiting on my next app. to see what he recommends. Don't worry.. I believe it's more common than you think and I'm sure everything will turn out great.
ashleychristene 11 Mar 2010
how long did it take for yours to even out completely??? thanks, ash
ashleychristene 28 Feb 2010
Hi...I am just one week post op- I got 397 cc under muscle. Mine look EXACTLY like yours (one regular...one...not) and im completely freaking out. I woke up crying this morning and haven't really stopped since. I called my surgeon and his assistant told me it was normal and to wear the band to help push the implant down. Now seeing yours are still like this 8 weeks post op, im even more worried. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE write back and tell me what the final outcome was. good luck to you!! xoxo ash
dallas22 10 Mar 2010
I am experiencing the same thing! My right feels and looks great! My left however sucks! It's high and tight sometimes. Always appears swollen and i'm 8 weeks post op. My surgeon thinks cc..i feel like there is fluid in there.I am getting a sonogram 2morrow to see in there. My PS has no idea i am doing this....but i feel like i need proof as to whats going on before io can feel at ease. The swollen ,bigger looking one is actually my smaller implant! Left is 339cc right is 421cc!I am driving my family crazzzy and am hoping to hear good news!!!
CrystalC (RealFriend) 12 Mar 2010
as a follow up to my post, mine had dropped and now they are both even. Hope you have the same good news.
Jolina19 5 May 2010
I had mine done on 4/20/2010 my left was bigger too and it's very tight especially close to your armpit it's like have something tuck on your armpit I'm 2 weeks now I guess it's too soon too will see. I had a lift as well the right side is softer now but it looks lower than than my right I had my areola trim to.
ladylove04 27 May 2010
I had a TT BL and implants on May10,2010. I was so worried that I was the only one with this problem. My left breast was bigger and lower prior to surgery,so my PS decided to put 475cc in left and 500cc in right. It has been two and a half weeks and my left breasts seems bigger and harder around the implant toward the chest wall. I have been wearing my strap and massaging it more everyday.
Georgia3244 23 Dec 2010
I have read that several people are using a strap or a breast band of some sort. Is this used to reduce swelling?
Smithtown 26 Dec 2010
the band helps it drop....i was tod by my ps massaging is a waste of time....i don't know what to believe anymore
Georgia3244 27 Dec 2010
I feel the same way. One doctor online said the implants are where they are going to stay and that I would need a revision in six months. Two other doctors say give it a month and you should see your final results. Some things I read say massage helps, some say it doesn't. There is a lot of contradictory information online. At this point my implants are in my underarm area, which is exactly where I did not want them. I hope they move. I have waited so long to have the procedure. I don't want them to be a disappointment
ladylove04 30 Dec 2010
So it has been 9 months since my initial surgery...I have gone in twice for revision. Once to remover 25cc out of my right breast bc it was indeed higher and tighter. The second revision was scar from my TT...the new scar is 100 % better compared to the initial one..anyway I am still not happy with my breasts. The left was bigger to begin with so he put less cc but its baggy feeling and when I bend there is ripples. He should of put a smaller inplant and overfilled it. I will never be happy until it is perfect, but what the hell for that kind of money it should be perfect. Right? Good luck with ur implants I honestly don't think they will fix themselves..he may have made the pocket to big that's why its shifting under ur arm.ttyl

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