Muscle pain around silicone implant 4 years post-op - could be a leak or capsular contraction? (Photos)
October 12, 2024
Asked By:flik9999 in Berlin, Thüringen, Deutschland
So I had a boob job about 4 years ago. Then in june I had pneumonia which caused lung pain after. Now I am recovered and the doctor hasn’t found anything on the lungs so I am wondering if it could be a leak or capsular contraction. I had silicone implants done. What I notice is that when I stretch or dont wear a bra they hurt a bit somewhat on the sides of the breast. I had implants placed over the muscle, more when I work out or if I dont wear a bra such as when I wake up in the morning.
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Answers (2)
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Part of the reason that your implants are far apart is your bone anatomy which cannot be changed. However, the lateral pockets could be tightened some to bring the girls a little closer together.
One implant is sitting higher and making the other breast look larger and lower. You may have a capsule holding the opposite side up more. Please go visit with your surgeon. Oral Accolate and external ultrasound treatments might help, or surgery.
You might get improvement with oral Accolate and external ultrasounds treatments to help soften the pocket since you are still healing from surgery. Please go back to your surgeon and discuss your concerns. Your photos are limited since you do not show the full view of your breasts. I cannot be...
