Do I have capsular contracture? (Photos)

The information you provide by way of history as well as the pictures submitted do not suggest capsular contracture as the cause of your symptoms. Best advice is to follow up with your surgeon. They can examine you and explain to you what they think is going on.

Thank you for your question and photographs.  Your photographs and description do not indicate capsular contracture.  Best to consult with your plastic surgeon for an in-person examination.  Best of luck.

The diagnosis of capsular contracture is tactile. I would suggest you checking with your plastic surgeon for evaluation. Usually capsular contracture is asymptomatic but some patients do complaining of discomfort.

Advice based on photos alone is never as good as in-person examination, but based on your photos it doesn't look like you have a capsular contracture. You may have thinner tissues on the left side causing you to be able to feel the implant. I'd suggest booking an appointment with your surgeon to be examined if you are concerned. Best of luck! 

From the pictures you posted and what you describe, it looks like you got a nice result with very normal postoperative symptoms of occasional discomfort and no capsular contracture. When concerned, always best to have an in person evaluation by your surgeon.Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author

You look to have a good result following your breast augmentation and best to get things checked by your PS as it is impossible to diagnose capsular contracture online. 

Unfortunately capsular contracture can't be diagnosed from photos alone; the first step is to see your surgeon for an in-person exam.
Be sure to check with your board certified plastic surgeon for their specific recommendations.
Hope this is helpful, best of luck!

Hi- There is nothing from your photos or your concerns that would make me concerned about a capsular contracture. Changes to breast sensation make take time to normalize after surgery. Almost all women are able to feel their implant when positioning the breast in a certain position so this is totally normal. Hope your getting used to your new implants and love your result! 

Thank you for sharing your question and photos.  A Capsular Contracture would have to be diagnosed in person by your Plastic Surgeon.  Usually the signs and symptoms are shape change, pain, and a very tight or hard feeling of the breast.  It seems as though you might be developing a mild Contracture.  It is best to visit your Surgeon for confirmation, and to see what your options are if you are diagnosed with a Contracture.  I hope this was helpful to you.  
Best Wishes, Dr. B.

Thanks for the great question. It's very difficult to diagnose capsular contracture from photos along unless the CC is very severe. If your two breasts are both soft then you probably do not have a severe CC. The pulling and tugging may just be due to some residual scar tissue. I recommend following up with your surgeon if you still have a concern for CC. Best,~Dr. Sieber