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

April 11, 2017
Asked By:M234592 in Atlanta, GA

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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Answer: Possible for the pocket to be made too small.

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