Is swelling 6 days post capsulectomy and implant exchange normal - what is typical healing timeline?

December 28, 2016
Asked By:Charlotte8787 in Los Angeles, CA

Exchanged 400 textured/mod for 375 smooth/hp and removed capsule. Right had more scar tissue pre-op, and is now a little harder/more swollen than left. Light bruising near base at day 2, is subsiding at day 6. Is swelling/feeling hard to touch normal at this stage? What is a typical healing timeline? My concern is that I can't tell the difference between natural swelling/tightness post-op and scar tissue from new capsule. Also, what steps can I take to prevent another capsule from forming?

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