Capsular contraction right side? (Photo)

August 9, 2023
Asked By:SidneyA

This is about 7 months after a breast revision surgery. After the first surgery in Oct 2021 (exchange of implants and a breast lift) I soon developed a mild capsular contraction in the left breast. In Jan 2023, we did the revision. He removed the capsule of the left breast and did a mild lift on the right breast. Now I seem to have a capsular contraction on the right side. It is soft, but looks like a rectangle, especially with my arms raised. Do you agree? Advice?

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August 13, 2023

Answer: Capsular contraction right side

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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August 13, 2023

Answer: Capsular contraction right side

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 11, 2023

Answer: Breasts

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 11, 2023

Answer: Breasts

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 11, 2023

Answer: Possible Capsular Contracture

Arthur Shektman, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 11, 2023

Answer: Possible Capsular Contracture

Arthur Shektman, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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August 18, 2023

Answer: Agree

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August 18, 2023

Answer: Agree

August 11, 2023

Answer: Capsular contracture

Douglas Taranow, DO, FACOSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 11, 2023

Answer: Capsular contracture

Douglas Taranow, DO, FACOSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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