Signs That Breast Implants Are Encapsulated?

February 5, 2009
Asked By:benhazed in Arizona

I've had saline implants for a year now. I kept telling my doctor that it felt as if the left one had never even "set in" and that both feels unnatural. He brushed this off. I have an appointment next week...Now they are saying it is probably encapsulated. Does this sound right? They are both so hard I now turn my body to give a hug! The right side is somewhat softer, but nowhere near others I have talked to.

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April 17, 2017

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Answer: Signs of capsular contracture

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Answer: Symptoms of Capsular Contracture

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Answer: Symptoms of Capsular Contracture

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December 2, 2016

Answer: Encapsulation can be mild or severe

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December 2, 2016

Answer: Encapsulation can be mild or severe

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November 29, 2016

Answer: You have all the signs.

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November 29, 2016

Answer: You have all the signs.

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