Feels Like My Implants Are Being Squeezed or Contracted?

Question

I am 5 days post op from my BA. i had mentor silicone 350cc moderate plus placed subglandularly. The past couple days my left breast feels as though it is being squeezed or contracted. Does this mean I am going to suffer from capsular contracture? Or is this a normal part of healing?

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Swelling and tightened tissues may cause this feeling. It probably isn't capsular contracture since you are still very early on in your recovery. With time, natural tissue expansion will relieve the tightness you're feeling. However, please see your surgeon if you are very concerned.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.

	At 5 days post op,  The sensations you are experiencing are quite likely part of the “normal” healing process. Your current symptoms do not necessarily increase your risk of breast implant encapsulation.  I would suggest continued follow-up with your plastic surgeon who is in the best position to advise/reassure you.

	Best wishes.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

It is quite normal to feel muscle and tissue tightness the first one to two weeks after breast implant surgery.  I would recommend that you begin massage treatments as directed by your surgeon.

Neil J. Zemmel, MD, FACS · Answer

Five days post op is very early in the healing process.  Everything you are describing sounds very normal.  Most patients notice that their breasts heal differently, with one usually being more painful than the other.  I would discuss this with your PS at your next follow up visit.  I hope this helps.

	Kindest regards,

	Neil J. Zemmel

C. Bob Basu, MD, MPH, FACS · Answer

This feeling you are experiencing is most likely due to swelling since you are only 5 days after your breast augmentation.  This feeling should progressively get better.  Please follow-up with your PS to make sure you are healing well and that there are no signs of bleeding/hematoma.   It can take 3-8 weeks for your swelling to resolve depending on the technique(s) used, your healing potential, and your activity level.  Best of luck.

	Dr. Basu

	Houston, TX

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