Why is one breast implant so soft and the other one isn't? (Photo)

Question

I had a ba approx 8 mos ago. The right breast has dropped & is very soft! However the left implant is a different situation. It dropped but I feel like not as much as the right one. Also, the left one feels harder. Even though the left one is harder, it still moves throughout the pocket just fine! My left breast was slightly smaller than the right preop. Do I need to give the left breast more time to get softer? Or is the pocket made too small on the left? Or could it be capsular contracture?

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

I appreciate your question.

At 8 months, your breasts have settled and swelling has resolved.  So best to follow up with Operating MD so he/she can examine you to rule out capsular contracture.

The best way to assess and give
true advice would be an in-person exam.

Please see a board-certified
plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative breast surgery.

Best of luck!

Dr. Schwartz

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

There are many reasons why one breast can feel more firm than another breast. You are pretty far out from your operation and both should be soft however some times one breast can just take more time. I would recommend that you see your plastic surgeon for an examination to rule out early capsular contracture. I have found that breast massage can also help soften the scar tissue. #PlasticSurgery #BreastImplants #BreastAug #Recovery #Choosingimplants

William Andrade, MD · Answer

Hello, from the photos provided it appears that  your breasts have normal shape and symmetry.  It is not possible to rule out early capsular contracture based on a photo but it might simply be that the left breast will take more time to soften since it would have been stretched out more by the implant.  If it doesn't improve, your PS will be able to help you understand the difference in their feel.

M. Azhar Ali, MD, FACS · Answer

It is very possible for the implants to soften at different rates. If saline implants are used filling them with different volumes can cause change in how the implants feel. I suggest visiting your plastic surgeon to rule out early capsular contracture

Michael J. Brown, MD · Answer

Hi,

Thanks for posting your question. I am happy to try and help you.

It is common to have implants settle at different rates. If your pre-existing
anatomy has your breast creases or breast folds at different positions, they
implants will settle to different places. So your preoperative anatomy has a
lot to do with a final result. You are still early so give it some more time.

Best wishes,

Dr. Michael J. Brown 
Northern Virginia Plastic Surgeon

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