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Is it possible for the pocket to be made too small?

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M234592Apr 11, 2017

I have been having some discomfort in one of my breasts for a while now. Saw a ps that told me he thinks the original pocket was made to small causing the tightness of the implants. I am 8 months post op. Is this something that is possible?

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Harry T. Haramis, MD, FACS

You can always get larger implants. Some pocket manipulation will likely be needed. Higher profile implants typically fit better and optimal size would depend upon your exam and measurements.An exam and consultation with a/your plastic surgeon is recommended to discuss your options and expectations.

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Overall you have nice shape and symmetry.  If you go down 100-150 cc you will not need a lift and only require tightening of the capsule to make sure the implants are in the proper position on your chest wall.  If you are still experiencing capsular contracture this may require a more involved p...

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Alejandro Nogueira, MD

I'd like to shed some light to your (abslutely justified and understandable) concerns; you have received very poor work before, worst remedial surgery afterwards and an awful medical advice for your future surgery, additionally you have developed lay theories and this is regularly very unlikely...

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Urmen Desai, MD, MPH, FACS

Although the earlier the better, it is not dangerous to wait.  To minimize capsular contracture, I like to use an incision along the breast fold, use an ultra sterile technique, and place the implants under the muscle.  The implant selection should be based on a combination of your...

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The best thing you can do at this point is simply support them.  There is a very good chance after you are done breast feeding that a breast lift will be necessary to lift the breasts back onto the implant.  You may want to consider this when done with kids, however.  The breasts do not typ...

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