My one breast looks weird and has a dent right below the nipple and is still harder than the other. Should I be worried?
Answer: Scar healing Thank you for your question.You are very early in the healing process, I do not think you are developing a contracture. You are seeing swelling above and below the incision. I would continue to follow your post-op care as your surgeon has suggested.
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Answer: Scar healing Thank you for your question.You are very early in the healing process, I do not think you are developing a contracture. You are seeing swelling above and below the incision. I would continue to follow your post-op care as your surgeon has suggested.
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April 30, 2018
Answer: Post op You are very early in the healing and settling process which typically takes several months.Close follow up with your plastic surgeon is recommended during this time for instructions.
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April 30, 2018
Answer: Post op You are very early in the healing and settling process which typically takes several months.Close follow up with your plastic surgeon is recommended during this time for instructions.
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April 29, 2018
Answer: Could I have capsular contracture? Thank you for sharing your question and congratulations on your breast augmentation! Though possible, it is extremely unlikely that you are experiencing a capsular contracture only 6 weeks out from surgery. Most likely the firmness is a result of muscle spasm and tissue swelling. It can take up to six months for implants to look and feel more natural. As for the indentations along your areola, these should improve as your incision scar tissue relaxes. Hang in there and allow your tissues more time to mature. Hope this helps.
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April 29, 2018
Answer: Could I have capsular contracture? Thank you for sharing your question and congratulations on your breast augmentation! Though possible, it is extremely unlikely that you are experiencing a capsular contracture only 6 weeks out from surgery. Most likely the firmness is a result of muscle spasm and tissue swelling. It can take up to six months for implants to look and feel more natural. As for the indentations along your areola, these should improve as your incision scar tissue relaxes. Hang in there and allow your tissues more time to mature. Hope this helps.
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April 29, 2018
Answer: Could I have capsular contracture? I’m 6 weeks post op from breast augmentation. It's rare for a capsular contracture to start this early, but anything is possible. It's really tough to know based on photos alone. Capsular contracture is more of an in-person diagnosis made by feeling how hard the capsule around the implant is. I'd suggest booking an appointment with your surgeon to be examined and you'll get a better answer. Best of luck!
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April 29, 2018
Answer: Could I have capsular contracture? I’m 6 weeks post op from breast augmentation. It's rare for a capsular contracture to start this early, but anything is possible. It's really tough to know based on photos alone. Capsular contracture is more of an in-person diagnosis made by feeling how hard the capsule around the implant is. I'd suggest booking an appointment with your surgeon to be examined and you'll get a better answer. Best of luck!
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April 29, 2018
Answer: Capsular contracture Dear edna89,I understand your concern. Capsular contracture happens. In fact, every implant has a capsule form around it, its just a certain percentage develop thick capsules. There is a lot we don't know about it actually. Some think that bacteria that gets on the implant during insertion can increase the risk. Thats why we use a Keller Funnel in our practice to reduce that possibility. Our capsular contracture rate is less than 2% because we use a keller funnel as well as meticulous operating room techniques.However, without a proper assessment it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment. Only after thorough examination you can get proper recommendations and advice.Daniel Barrett, MD
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April 29, 2018
Answer: Capsular contracture Dear edna89,I understand your concern. Capsular contracture happens. In fact, every implant has a capsule form around it, its just a certain percentage develop thick capsules. There is a lot we don't know about it actually. Some think that bacteria that gets on the implant during insertion can increase the risk. Thats why we use a Keller Funnel in our practice to reduce that possibility. Our capsular contracture rate is less than 2% because we use a keller funnel as well as meticulous operating room techniques.However, without a proper assessment it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment. Only after thorough examination you can get proper recommendations and advice.Daniel Barrett, MD
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