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

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.

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.

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

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

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.