Do I have capsular contracture?!

At just a couple months or so after your breast augmentation, you don't have a capsular contracture. It is common, and expected, during the first couple months after breast augmentation for the implants to feel like rocks. Additionally, they don't move much either!After several more months go by, your implants will soften up and feel more mobile.  It just takes time!And, the larger the implants, and the smaller the breasts are to begin with, the longer this process will take. Thanks for sharing!

Hello,
Thank you for your question!
It can be difficult to assess you based off your photos alone. If you are concerned it may be best to speak with your Plastic Surgeon and be seen in person.
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Thank you for your questions.  You are in the early stages of recovery and healing process.  It can take 6-8 months to completely settle down and soften up.  It is hard to tell by the pictures if you have a capsular contracture starting, so I would suggest seeing your surgeon in a follow up.  Best of luck to you. 

Thank you for sharing your excellent question.  Although I do not see any signs of contracture I would guess that the firmness and appearance is more related to placement of large implants in an otherwise small/tight body frame.  Hopefully with time you will see and feel stretching of your tissues and a softer feel.  Hope this helps.

Dear breastimplants395,
capsular contracture happens. In fact, every implant has a capsule form around it, its just a certain percentage develop thick capsules. There is a lot we don't know about it actually. Some think that bacteria that gets on the implant during insertion can increase the risk. Thats why we use a Keller Funnel in our practice to reduce that possibility. Our capsular contracture rate is less than 2% because we use a keller funnel as well as meticulous operating room techniques.
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment. Only after thorough examination you can get proper recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Hello and thank you for the question. There is no visible capsular contracture here. You should see your surgeon for an examination. Best,

Thanks for your inquiry and pictures, from the pictures I do not see any obvious contracture, but at this early stage it would be hard to see in a picture,  please see your surgeon but overall it is early to get encapsulation, good luck. 

Hi,
I think its unlikely you have capsular contracture 10 weeks after surgery. It’s common for the breasts to feel firm initially and then gradually settle over the first 6 months. It would be more likely to have capsular contracture on one side rather than both sides. It also looks like you have reasonably large implants compared to your frame, so everything is likely to be under more tension, which can take longer to settle.
Hope that helps!

Hi breastimplants395,
It is normal for breasts to feel very hard and immobile for up to four months post-op which is when they start to soften. They will continue to soften until about 18 months post surgery. Breast massage may help. It's important for you to have regular follow-up with a qualified plastic surgeon post breast augmentation and particularly if you are worried about capsular contracture. Thank you for your question.

Capsular contracture if it occurs tends to come on very slowly over years rather than the first few weeks. All breasts feel firm and hard initially after augmentation, the tissue will stretch and soften with time. Patience is the key.