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.
November 19, 2015
Answer: Capsular Contracture and Implants It is possible that you may have a capsular contracture, but it is also possible that your implants may have been overfilled. The only way to really discern what is going on in your specific case would be to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon for an evaluation. I may recommend that you bring along an operative note from your prior surgery, as this could help your doctor better crack the case. A capsular contracture is the over-development of scar tissue around your breast implants. While capsular contracture rates are fairly low, it can occur as this scar tissue begins to constrict or tighten around your breast implants. This can cause the breasts to harden and distort in appearance/shape, which often leads to pain and discomfort for the patient. The only way to address this is to perform a capsulectomy, where all capsule or scar tissue is removed from the breast pocket, and exchange your implants for new ones. I would recommend thinking about silicone gel implants as an alternative to the saline implants, as they tend to feel and look much more natural than saline implants do.
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November 19, 2015
Answer: Capsular Contracture and Implants It is possible that you may have a capsular contracture, but it is also possible that your implants may have been overfilled. The only way to really discern what is going on in your specific case would be to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon for an evaluation. I may recommend that you bring along an operative note from your prior surgery, as this could help your doctor better crack the case. A capsular contracture is the over-development of scar tissue around your breast implants. While capsular contracture rates are fairly low, it can occur as this scar tissue begins to constrict or tighten around your breast implants. This can cause the breasts to harden and distort in appearance/shape, which often leads to pain and discomfort for the patient. The only way to address this is to perform a capsulectomy, where all capsule or scar tissue is removed from the breast pocket, and exchange your implants for new ones. I would recommend thinking about silicone gel implants as an alternative to the saline implants, as they tend to feel and look much more natural than saline implants do.
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February 8, 2017
Answer: Encapsulated Breast Implants Actually, all breast implants will have a capsule around them. It is your body’s way of protecting itself from a foreign object. Capsule contracture occurs when the capsule starts to harden and contract, putting pressure on the implant and making it feel hard. You should be concerned about capsule contracture if there is a change in the way the breast feels or looks, if the implant starts pulling up or out, or if there is a noticeable change in sensation, such as pain or discomfort. Please seek a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon if you are having any of these symptoms.
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February 8, 2017
Answer: Encapsulated Breast Implants Actually, all breast implants will have a capsule around them. It is your body’s way of protecting itself from a foreign object. Capsule contracture occurs when the capsule starts to harden and contract, putting pressure on the implant and making it feel hard. You should be concerned about capsule contracture if there is a change in the way the breast feels or looks, if the implant starts pulling up or out, or if there is a noticeable change in sensation, such as pain or discomfort. Please seek a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon if you are having any of these symptoms.
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