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Hasn't dropped yet or may be capsular contracture? (photo)

audreygilMar 13, 2017
Got BA almost 6 weeks ago and it has been a bit difficult. I got 300cc submuscular silicone gel. My right has always been smaller and I feel like its kind of high right now. The left dropped pretty quick. I know its early and both need more time but could it be just that? More time needed for it to drop? Muscle tightness or capsular contracture?

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