I had my breast augmentation surgery 15 days ago and had an allergic reaction to a band aid I used over my nipples because they were too sensitive. Suddenly, I felt my breast really tight. Could I have an internal reaction that is causing the contracture? I have had Anaphylactic shock before. How fast can capsular contracture develop after breast augmentation surgery?
Answer: Early contracture is not the problem Contracture is not going to present this early. It doesn't meant that it won't present at all, nor does it mean that if the pocket is tight there is a higher incidence of it presenting. All it means is that your implant is larger than the pocket that was made for it so it feels tight. In time, your implants will stretch out the inner tissues and make room. Then you should feel them soften (that can take up to about 3 months). In some patients this is necessary particularly if the size difference is really big (going from a AA to a D for example). Those patients are all going to feel the pocket tight. It is also possible that the pocket needs some time to stretch because it's smaller than the implant (even if your growth isn't as drastic as the cup sizes mentioned above). In either case, it has nothing to do with the bandaid situation. Your nipple sensitivity and tight pocket sensation are both likely due to the same source. The implants are large and they are stretching your nerves; that is irritating them some. In time, everything should adjust and get better. You should keep your doctor very informed of this problem because there are some measures that could help make the process resolve a bit faster.
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Answer: Early contracture is not the problem Contracture is not going to present this early. It doesn't meant that it won't present at all, nor does it mean that if the pocket is tight there is a higher incidence of it presenting. All it means is that your implant is larger than the pocket that was made for it so it feels tight. In time, your implants will stretch out the inner tissues and make room. Then you should feel them soften (that can take up to about 3 months). In some patients this is necessary particularly if the size difference is really big (going from a AA to a D for example). Those patients are all going to feel the pocket tight. It is also possible that the pocket needs some time to stretch because it's smaller than the implant (even if your growth isn't as drastic as the cup sizes mentioned above). In either case, it has nothing to do with the bandaid situation. Your nipple sensitivity and tight pocket sensation are both likely due to the same source. The implants are large and they are stretching your nerves; that is irritating them some. In time, everything should adjust and get better. You should keep your doctor very informed of this problem because there are some measures that could help make the process resolve a bit faster.
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Answer: How Fast Can Capsular Contracture Develop After Breast Augmentation? Congratulations on your procedure. Capsular contracture typically takes several months to start forming. One breast will start to feel more firm than the other. In severe cases the breast with the contracture can become painful and appear higher and tighter than the other side. It's important to remember that breast implants take a full six months to settle fully. Over the next several months your breast should become more round and full. If you have concerns, reach out your plastic surgeon for specific answers.
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Answer: How Fast Can Capsular Contracture Develop After Breast Augmentation? Congratulations on your procedure. Capsular contracture typically takes several months to start forming. One breast will start to feel more firm than the other. In severe cases the breast with the contracture can become painful and appear higher and tighter than the other side. It's important to remember that breast implants take a full six months to settle fully. Over the next several months your breast should become more round and full. If you have concerns, reach out your plastic surgeon for specific answers.
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June 25, 2016
Answer: Contracture typically presents 2-3 months after surgery. It’s not unusual for patients to experience significant firmness and tightness following breast augmentation surgery.In the vast majority of cases, this tightness is related to muscle spasm and swelling.This is usually a temporary problem that tends to resolve with the passage of time.In contrast, capsular contracture is a progressive deformity that gets worse with the passage of time.In addition, this problem takes time to develop.In most cases, capsular contractures don’t develop for at least 2 to 3 months following surgery.For these reasons, it’s important to give your breasts time to settle.As swelling decreases and muscles relax, your breasts will drop into a more normal position.When this happens, you may ultimately be happy with the results of your procedure.
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June 25, 2016
Answer: Contracture typically presents 2-3 months after surgery. It’s not unusual for patients to experience significant firmness and tightness following breast augmentation surgery.In the vast majority of cases, this tightness is related to muscle spasm and swelling.This is usually a temporary problem that tends to resolve with the passage of time.In contrast, capsular contracture is a progressive deformity that gets worse with the passage of time.In addition, this problem takes time to develop.In most cases, capsular contractures don’t develop for at least 2 to 3 months following surgery.For these reasons, it’s important to give your breasts time to settle.As swelling decreases and muscles relax, your breasts will drop into a more normal position.When this happens, you may ultimately be happy with the results of your procedure.
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October 22, 2013
Answer: Breast implant capsular contracture breast augmentation breast revision Hi Gandy,It is doubtful that you are experiencing breast implant capsular contracture. Capsular contracture is thought to be scaring around your breast implant. Different types of implants (saline and silicone) and different positions of the implants have different capsular contracture rates. However, usually capsular contractures take months to develop. You describe a sudden onset of pain; this is rare for capsular contracture. It is more likely to be swelling or internal bleeding. it is important that you call and consult with your board certified plastic surgeon.Good luck.
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October 22, 2013
Answer: Breast implant capsular contracture breast augmentation breast revision Hi Gandy,It is doubtful that you are experiencing breast implant capsular contracture. Capsular contracture is thought to be scaring around your breast implant. Different types of implants (saline and silicone) and different positions of the implants have different capsular contracture rates. However, usually capsular contractures take months to develop. You describe a sudden onset of pain; this is rare for capsular contracture. It is more likely to be swelling or internal bleeding. it is important that you call and consult with your board certified plastic surgeon.Good luck.
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December 20, 2015
Answer: Muscle Spasm vs Capsular Contracture - How to tell.
Sounds like you have muscle spasm and not a Capsular Contracture - this is common and nothing to worry about as it goes away by itself in the first few weeks. Although capsular contractures following breast augmentation can occur just about anytime, most women start having symptoms around three months after their breast implant surgery. This is because it takes some time for a capsule to form and then to scar down (contracture). Therefore it is probably too early at 3 weeks to be concerned about this problem. Your signs and symptoms are most likely from muscle spasm although other factors could also cause this. Your plastic surgeon should be able to sort this our in short order
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December 20, 2015
Answer: Muscle Spasm vs Capsular Contracture - How to tell.
Sounds like you have muscle spasm and not a Capsular Contracture - this is common and nothing to worry about as it goes away by itself in the first few weeks. Although capsular contractures following breast augmentation can occur just about anytime, most women start having symptoms around three months after their breast implant surgery. This is because it takes some time for a capsule to form and then to scar down (contracture). Therefore it is probably too early at 3 weeks to be concerned about this problem. Your signs and symptoms are most likely from muscle spasm although other factors could also cause this. Your plastic surgeon should be able to sort this our in short order
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January 11, 2011
Answer: Capsular contracture
It is unlikley that a capsular contracture will develop in response to an external cutaneous reaction.
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January 11, 2011
Answer: Capsular contracture
It is unlikley that a capsular contracture will develop in response to an external cutaneous reaction.
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