Hello. I am 5 weeks post op from dual plane 2 to 3 350 cc saline implants. MI’m 5’11 and 140lbs. I LOVE my results so far and feel great. My surgeon is board certified and wonderful. My only problem is I’m obsessively worrying about developing a complication and losing these wonderful results. I’ve followed my surgeons directions to a tee. How common are complications? Should I worry about capsular contracture Bottoming out, and animation deformity?
Answer: Surgery If you did not choose implants that are too larger and heavy for your frame, bottoming out should not be a concern. To avoid capsular contracture, do your massages as directed and use antibiotics prior to dental work and when you get an infection. Some animation changes will be noticeable if your implants are behind the muscle. Do avoid heavy lifting and weights and pushups for the next 3 months. Let your surgeon check you during your healing phase to make sure everything is going well, and follow up every year.
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Answer: Surgery If you did not choose implants that are too larger and heavy for your frame, bottoming out should not be a concern. To avoid capsular contracture, do your massages as directed and use antibiotics prior to dental work and when you get an infection. Some animation changes will be noticeable if your implants are behind the muscle. Do avoid heavy lifting and weights and pushups for the next 3 months. Let your surgeon check you during your healing phase to make sure everything is going well, and follow up every year.
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February 24, 2023
Answer: Complications Dear Kind868884,
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February 24, 2023
Answer: Complications Dear Kind868884,
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March 22, 2023
Answer: Long-term complications. The important thing is to remember that you have a great result at this time, which is likely an indication that you will have a great result moving forward. Things like capsular contracture can happen at a rate of 3 to 20%, however, we have very little evidence to definitively pinpoint why it happens to some and why it does not happen to others. This is not something I would focus your thoughts on, however, moreover, I would enjoy your results. Things like bottoming out can happen as well, since gravity never quite stops working on us. But don’t lose heart, these “complications” are often very much later, and never perfectly predictable. We would love to talk to you more about this. -Webb Plastic Surgery
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March 22, 2023
Answer: Long-term complications. The important thing is to remember that you have a great result at this time, which is likely an indication that you will have a great result moving forward. Things like capsular contracture can happen at a rate of 3 to 20%, however, we have very little evidence to definitively pinpoint why it happens to some and why it does not happen to others. This is not something I would focus your thoughts on, however, moreover, I would enjoy your results. Things like bottoming out can happen as well, since gravity never quite stops working on us. But don’t lose heart, these “complications” are often very much later, and never perfectly predictable. We would love to talk to you more about this. -Webb Plastic Surgery
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February 23, 2023
Answer: Breast augmentation issues My only suggestion is to stop perusing the internet looking for problems! You'll drive both yourself AND your plastic surgeon crazy. If you massage your breasts (according to your surgeons directions), then the risk of capsular contracture is minimal (rates on the internet are form 6-10%, however, my and other surgeon's rates have been significantly lower). The risk of bottoming out is both a technical one (if the pocket was made too low), a risk of weak scar tissue formation at the base of the pocket (patient independent, still low risk) and the size of the implants (the larger the more weight and higher chance of downward descent). Lastly, wearing a supportive bra as much as possible (especially when exercising) reduce the weight and strain on the lower portion of the pocket.
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February 23, 2023
Answer: Breast augmentation issues My only suggestion is to stop perusing the internet looking for problems! You'll drive both yourself AND your plastic surgeon crazy. If you massage your breasts (according to your surgeons directions), then the risk of capsular contracture is minimal (rates on the internet are form 6-10%, however, my and other surgeon's rates have been significantly lower). The risk of bottoming out is both a technical one (if the pocket was made too low), a risk of weak scar tissue formation at the base of the pocket (patient independent, still low risk) and the size of the implants (the larger the more weight and higher chance of downward descent). Lastly, wearing a supportive bra as much as possible (especially when exercising) reduce the weight and strain on the lower portion of the pocket.
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Answer: How common is capsular contracture, bottoming out, and animation deformity? How common is capsular contracture, bottoming out, and animation deformity in your plastic surgeon's practice? Good question and you might ask him (her) what his experiences are with these complications.
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Answer: How common is capsular contracture, bottoming out, and animation deformity? How common is capsular contracture, bottoming out, and animation deformity in your plastic surgeon's practice? Good question and you might ask him (her) what his experiences are with these complications.
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