8 months post-op- Do I have capsular contracture? (photo)

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Hello, I got under the muscle 385cc gummy bear implants in August 2021. While they look great, I notice that they are soft if I lean/slouch forward and get progressively harder and more fake-looking when I straighten my posture or lean backwards. They do not sit unnaturally high or hurt. What is causing my implants to feel harder?

Karthik Ram, MRCS, DNB · Answer

Hello. Thanks for posting your query. Looking at this pic it's difficult to tell whether it's capsular contracture or not. Best I would advice is to visit your surgeon and get examined. Based on examination it can be decided whether imaging will be required or not. Hope I have cleared your query. All the best.

Casey Anderson, MD, FACS · Answer

What you are describing does not sound like capsular contracture. Different positions can make the implant more noticeable which sounds like what you are feeling.

Hampton A. Howell, MD · Answer

Hi.  Really cannot say for sure just based on the picture but visually you have a very nice result with very good symmetry.  It is probably just that as you straighten up and pull back that as the muscle has a little more tension on it the implants will feel more firm.  If it bothers you much then I would recommend seeing her plastic surgeon so that he or she can assess you in person and appropriately evaluate and explain all of that.  But again, you appear to have a very nice result.  
Good luck and take care, Dr. Howell

Irena Karanetz, MD · Answer

Hello, 
And thank you for the question.
It is difficult to tell based on one photo whether you have capsular contracture.
Also, it can take up to 1 year for the final wound healing to take place and for implants to settle down in the final position, and you may experience some pain during the wound healing process.
I suggest that you discuss your questions and concerns with your Plastic Surgeon.
I hope this helps.Good luck!
Dr. Irena KaranetzBreast Fellowship-TrainedBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and photograph.  You do not appear to have a severe, if any, capsular contracture taking place and the fact that they feel differently with position changes is quite normal and expected.

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