Im left handed so I typically use my left hand more, could it be that I damaged something by using my hand at an early stage. Could have I developed a contracture?
Answer: After breast augmentation, one breast feels firm Thank you for your question. You are very early in the postoperative recovery period. Capsular contracture is a process that happens over years and is thus not a concern at this point in time. A couple of things to note--the skin may be tight after placement of the implant and this takes time to relax and soften. If one side is significantly tighter than the other side, this could be a sign of a hematoma and is something your surgeon should evaluate. Best of luck
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Answer: After breast augmentation, one breast feels firm Thank you for your question. You are very early in the postoperative recovery period. Capsular contracture is a process that happens over years and is thus not a concern at this point in time. A couple of things to note--the skin may be tight after placement of the implant and this takes time to relax and soften. If one side is significantly tighter than the other side, this could be a sign of a hematoma and is something your surgeon should evaluate. Best of luck
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June 4, 2014
Answer: Capsular contracture is not possible 11 days after breast augmentation. If there is a significant difference in tightness you should report this to your plastic surgeon. It is not a capsular contracture but it could be a hematoma. This should be drained.
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June 4, 2014
Answer: Capsular contracture is not possible 11 days after breast augmentation. If there is a significant difference in tightness you should report this to your plastic surgeon. It is not a capsular contracture but it could be a hematoma. This should be drained.
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June 3, 2014
Answer: Should get it checked MarryAnne: What you are describing is very common. One breast always seems to heal more quickly than the other. This is perfectly normal and probably nothing to worry about. There is a very small chance however that you have developed a pocket of blood or other fluid around the implant which would present as one side being larger and more firm than the other. Probably best to visit your surgeon for an exam to rule this out. It is too early in your postoperative course to have developed a capsular contracture.Good luck to you!
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June 3, 2014
Answer: Should get it checked MarryAnne: What you are describing is very common. One breast always seems to heal more quickly than the other. This is perfectly normal and probably nothing to worry about. There is a very small chance however that you have developed a pocket of blood or other fluid around the implant which would present as one side being larger and more firm than the other. Probably best to visit your surgeon for an exam to rule this out. It is too early in your postoperative course to have developed a capsular contracture.Good luck to you!
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June 4, 2014
Answer: Breast implants usually feel different at eleven days after surgery Thank you for your question. It is very early after your recovery and it is not uncommon for one side to feel firmer than the other.It is very common for the implant on the side of your dominant hand to feel softer in the implant on the opposite side.If you are concern please visit your plastic surgeon for an examination but I doubt if you have caused any problems simply using your hand.
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June 4, 2014
Answer: Breast implants usually feel different at eleven days after surgery Thank you for your question. It is very early after your recovery and it is not uncommon for one side to feel firmer than the other.It is very common for the implant on the side of your dominant hand to feel softer in the implant on the opposite side.If you are concern please visit your plastic surgeon for an examination but I doubt if you have caused any problems simply using your hand.
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June 4, 2014
Answer: Hard Breast after 11 days of Augmentation At this early stage is normal that you have difference between both breasts.Possible causes :One can be more swollen than the otherIf implants are under the muscle, there is a possibility of developing an unilateral contraction of the pectoral muscleYou may be in the early stages of a contracture of the capsuleGet a consultation with your surgeon, ask him about physical therapy with ultra sound, it may help, as the use of muscle relaxant.
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June 4, 2014
Answer: Hard Breast after 11 days of Augmentation At this early stage is normal that you have difference between both breasts.Possible causes :One can be more swollen than the otherIf implants are under the muscle, there is a possibility of developing an unilateral contraction of the pectoral muscleYou may be in the early stages of a contracture of the capsuleGet a consultation with your surgeon, ask him about physical therapy with ultra sound, it may help, as the use of muscle relaxant.
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