I am over a year post op on my breast revision. I went from a 375cc mod profile to 400/420 high profile. My breast are ok but I notice I keep getting tightness in my left breast. When I drink caffeinated beverages it feels much worse. What's interesting is this only happens in my Left breast and not the right one. Is that normal? Is there a reason for that?
Answer: Capsular Contracture This is a problem called capsular contracture. It is related to bacterial contamination of the breast implant at the time of implant placement leading to persistent over-healing of the capsule around the breast tissue. This is not related to caffeine intake. The solution is to perform removal of the capsule and replacement of a new non-contaminated implant with likely an internal support system such as Galaflex. I would recommend seeing a board-certified or board-eligible plastic surgeon with aesthetic surgery training and experience to tackle this type of problem in a safe and efficient manner. Best of luck!
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Answer: Capsular Contracture This is a problem called capsular contracture. It is related to bacterial contamination of the breast implant at the time of implant placement leading to persistent over-healing of the capsule around the breast tissue. This is not related to caffeine intake. The solution is to perform removal of the capsule and replacement of a new non-contaminated implant with likely an internal support system such as Galaflex. I would recommend seeing a board-certified or board-eligible plastic surgeon with aesthetic surgery training and experience to tackle this type of problem in a safe and efficient manner. Best of luck!
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July 11, 2022
Answer: Breasts Caffeine can make breasts feel more sensitive. You also have two different breasts which may not respond in the same way. Taking vitamin E 1000 units daily may help calm this down, or stop caffeine.
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July 11, 2022
Answer: Breasts Caffeine can make breasts feel more sensitive. You also have two different breasts which may not respond in the same way. Taking vitamin E 1000 units daily may help calm this down, or stop caffeine.
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July 1, 2022
Answer: Breast tightness Dear Victoria 1851,
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July 1, 2022
Answer: Breast tightness Dear Victoria 1851,
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July 2, 2022
Answer: Breast tightness It’s difficult to say why you have long term intermittent unilateral breast tightness. A physical exam Igor answer the question.
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July 2, 2022
Answer: Breast tightness It’s difficult to say why you have long term intermittent unilateral breast tightness. A physical exam Igor answer the question.
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