600cc silicone implants over the muscle. My right breast feels firm and the left breast feels squishy. (photo)

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I have 600cc silicone implants over the muscle. They are 1 year implanted. My right breast feels firm and the left breast feels squishy. Is this normal or should I be concerned of a slow leak? The firm one sits high and looks round the other squishier one sits low and seems to sag a bit.

Peter J. Capizzi, MD · Answer

Subglandular placement of any implant has a higher risk of contracture and it appears that on your right side that you may have a grade 3 capsular contracture.  The left implant should feel softer and it is very unlikely to have a slow leak at 1 year.  Consider having your surgeon re-examine you to give you his/her diagnosis.

Robert Whitfield, MD · Answer

This most likely represents a capsular contracture.  In breast augmentation I have chosen to spend time reviewing
photographs with patients to fully understand their expectation of size and
shape.  Many times this simply raises
more questions.  I will make measurements
and use the implant guides to allow the patient to understand exactly the sizes
that are reasonable for their body type and measurements.

Please find an experienced Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
and member of the Aesthetic Society using the Smart Beauty Guide.  These Plastic Surgeons can guide you on all
aspects of facial surgery, breast augmentation and body procedures including
tummy tucks or mommy makeovers!

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

May be forming a capsular contracture. Best to be seen IN PERSON ASAP for examination and care./////

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

It is difficult to evaluate the breast without seeing them with the arms down and also seeing how they move when displaced.  You may have a capsular contracture of one.  Best to see your surgeon.

David Nicholas Csikai, MD · Answer

It is likely that you have a capsular contracture on your right breast while your left breast is normal.  Subglandular silicone implants have a much higher rate of contracture than sub muscular.

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