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
Answer: Square shaped breasts Hello, thank you for your question. So capsular contracture is always a possibility but to assess for capsular contracture besides photos, a hands on physical exam to determine the movement of the implant. Speak to your plastic surgeon about your concerns for a better solution given they know your surgical history.
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Answer: Square shaped breasts Hello, thank you for your question. So capsular contracture is always a possibility but to assess for capsular contracture besides photos, a hands on physical exam to determine the movement of the implant. Speak to your plastic surgeon about your concerns for a better solution given they know your surgical history.
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Answer: You may have capsular contracture Capsular contracture is a common yet frustrating complication of breast augmentation. Most often it occurs many years after the surgery. Treatment of it involves releasing the capsule around the implant. En bloc resection of the implant and capsule all in one piece is not necessary and has not been recommended in patients with capsule contracture. There are patient's in whom capsular contracture is the first sign of breast implant associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma. In these patients the capsular contracture is usually only on one side and treatment would involve removal of the capsule and implant, however what we some refer to as "en bloc resection) is not necessary.
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Answer: You may have capsular contracture Capsular contracture is a common yet frustrating complication of breast augmentation. Most often it occurs many years after the surgery. Treatment of it involves releasing the capsule around the implant. En bloc resection of the implant and capsule all in one piece is not necessary and has not been recommended in patients with capsule contracture. There are patient's in whom capsular contracture is the first sign of breast implant associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma. In these patients the capsular contracture is usually only on one side and treatment would involve removal of the capsule and implant, however what we some refer to as "en bloc resection) is not necessary.
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October 23, 2022
Answer: It seems like a serious capsular contracture. It looks like a severe case of capsular contracture. There seems to be a superior malposition in which the implant goes up.I would recommend total capsulectomy to remove the implant and remove the entire thickened capsule.You can do that alone, or you can insert a new implant or do a fat graft to alleviate the sagging of the breasts.
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October 23, 2022
Answer: It seems like a serious capsular contracture. It looks like a severe case of capsular contracture. There seems to be a superior malposition in which the implant goes up.I would recommend total capsulectomy to remove the implant and remove the entire thickened capsule.You can do that alone, or you can insert a new implant or do a fat graft to alleviate the sagging of the breasts.
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October 18, 2022
Answer: Capsular contracture Thanks for your question! Without an in-person evaluation, it's impossible to tell you for sure, but it does appear to be capsular contracture. That implant looks high and if it's causing you discomfort, that is likely the culprit. Please seek out an in-person consultation with a qualified plastic surgeon. Good luck!
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October 18, 2022
Answer: Capsular contracture Thanks for your question! Without an in-person evaluation, it's impossible to tell you for sure, but it does appear to be capsular contracture. That implant looks high and if it's causing you discomfort, that is likely the culprit. Please seek out an in-person consultation with a qualified plastic surgeon. Good luck!
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October 17, 2022
Answer: My breast look squared 5 years post op. Can this be capsular contracture? A definitive diagnosis of capsular contracture would require a physical examination of the breasts and implants. With your many issues a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon would be recommended. He or she can help you with a diagnosis and offer treatment options.
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October 17, 2022
Answer: My breast look squared 5 years post op. Can this be capsular contracture? A definitive diagnosis of capsular contracture would require a physical examination of the breasts and implants. With your many issues a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon would be recommended. He or she can help you with a diagnosis and offer treatment options.
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October 16, 2022
Answer: Capsular Contracture It certainly is possible that the pain and discomfort you are feeling is related to developing capsular contracture. An en bloc capsulectomy is not the solution for capsular contracture as there is no evidence to support that in the plastic surgery scientific community. I would recommend seeing a board eligible or board certified plastic surgeon for a physical exam and evidence-based recommendations.
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October 16, 2022
Answer: Capsular Contracture It certainly is possible that the pain and discomfort you are feeling is related to developing capsular contracture. An en bloc capsulectomy is not the solution for capsular contracture as there is no evidence to support that in the plastic surgery scientific community. I would recommend seeing a board eligible or board certified plastic surgeon for a physical exam and evidence-based recommendations.
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