My breast look squared 5 years post op. Can this be capsular contracture? (Photos)

October 9, 2022
Asked By:jdlp843

Five years after surgery and my breast look square, the bottom part of my breast feels like just breast tissues I don't feel the implant. My left side lol worst and I've have pain in the area of my chest/shoulder area tha started around 5-6 months after surgery. What is wrong? Is a capsular contracture? I want to explant with en bloc to get rid of this pain

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October 17, 2022

Answer: Breast

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October 17, 2022

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November 11, 2022

Answer: You may have capsular contracture

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November 11, 2022

Answer: You may have capsular contracture

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October 23, 2022

Answer: It seems like a serious capsular contracture.

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October 23, 2022

Answer: It seems like a serious capsular contracture.

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October 18, 2022

Answer: Capsular contracture

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October 18, 2022

Answer: Capsular contracture

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October 17, 2022

Answer: My breast look squared 5 years post op. Can this be capsular contracture?

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October 17, 2022

Answer: My breast look squared 5 years post op. Can this be capsular contracture?

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