4.5 weeks post op. 590cc. At 2 weeks post op experienced major constricting muscle spasms in right breast (pain, shortness of breathe, arm timgling, swelling and pain into armpit up to shoulder) Ultrasound didn't show fluid. I'm still very swollen on the right side. Tender. Dr is suggesting he can go back in to see if there is an issue (fluid); or wait a few more weeks and eventually any fluid can be absorbed. I'm a little concerned.
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Given your history, desires, and wish pic I think an implant between 400-500 cc is reasonable. You should consider a high profile implant as well. I have a feeling that your wish pic patient has had more than one breast augmentation. She likely has increased her size with each surgery. Th...
Breast augmentation is most commonly placed under the muscle for multiple reasons, however occasionally patients do benefit from the implant placed over the muscle.
Let’s start with reasons why the breast implants are placed under the muscle. The first, is that the risk of capsular c...
It is hard to give you a definitive answer without an examination. Your symptoms are concerning for possible capsular contracture but there are other potential causes of discomfort/pain which may require exam, ultrasound, MRI, mammography or other interventions to fully assess. Neuropathic pain,...
