I received breast surgery on Jan. 20,2011, i developed a capsular contracture immediately. By the first week of Feb the cc was extremely noticable and painful. Is it normal to get a capsular contracture the week after surgery??
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Breast/Implant firmness and or malposition one week after surgery is probably not a capsular contracture. More likely reasons are: 1) Overfilled saline implant 2) Underdissected pocket 3) Hematoma 4) Seroma 5) Too large of implants 6) Pectoralis spasm or contracture 7) Swelling..and any combination of the above!
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Answer: Normal To Get Capsular Contracture 1 Week Post BA? (photo)Answer:
Breast/Implant firmness and or malposition one week after surgery is probably not a capsular contracture. More likely reasons are: 1) Overfilled saline implant 2) Underdissected pocket 3) Hematoma 4) Seroma 5) Too large of implants 6) Pectoralis spasm or contracture 7) Swelling..and any combination of the above!
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Answer: Normal to get capsular contracture 1 week post BA? Thank you for your question. It is extremely unlikely to develop capsular contracture that quickly from your surgical procedure. Issues such as hematomas and postop infection certainly increase the risk, but still 1 week is very fast and very unlikely. Discuss this with your plastic surgeon for an examination and things to do to minimize contracture. Best wishes!
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Answer: Normal to get capsular contracture 1 week post BA? Thank you for your question. It is extremely unlikely to develop capsular contracture that quickly from your surgical procedure. Issues such as hematomas and postop infection certainly increase the risk, but still 1 week is very fast and very unlikely. Discuss this with your plastic surgeon for an examination and things to do to minimize contracture. Best wishes!
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December 3, 2013
Answer: Breast Augment It typically only happens that fast if you have an infection, I would suggest seeing your PS as we have some non surgical options that may help that being said it could also just be differential settling of the implants
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December 3, 2013
Answer: Breast Augment It typically only happens that fast if you have an infection, I would suggest seeing your PS as we have some non surgical options that may help that being said it could also just be differential settling of the implants
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September 19, 2015
Answer: Capsule contracture after breast augmentation
Getting a capsular contracture after one week is pretty unusual as it usually takes time for the scar tissue to form. Amongst the common causes for contracture formation are postoperative hematomas and infections. At one week, I would be more concerned about whether you have one of these issues causing your pain and size discrepency as these may still be treatable. Hope this helps and good luck.
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September 19, 2015
Answer: Capsule contracture after breast augmentation
Getting a capsular contracture after one week is pretty unusual as it usually takes time for the scar tissue to form. Amongst the common causes for contracture formation are postoperative hematomas and infections. At one week, I would be more concerned about whether you have one of these issues causing your pain and size discrepency as these may still be treatable. Hope this helps and good luck.
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October 7, 2011
Answer: Capsular Contracture after Breast Augmentation
Thank you for the question and picture.
No, it would be extremely unusual to develop encapsulation one week out of surgery. Encapsulation refers to abnormal thickening of the capsule that normally surrounds the breast implants. This process would take at least several weeks/months to develop.
Based on your description, pictures, and time frame I would be more concerned about and acute process such as hematoma or seroma formation. These fluid buildups may increase the size of the breast and cause the breast to be firmer and painful.
I would suggest continued follow-up with your plastic surgeon. If in doubt he/she can obtain an ultrasound. Making the correct diagnosis is important because the treatment will differ. If there is a fluid accumulation present it may be in your best interest to have it drained, to prevent inflammation and resulting encapsulation.
I hope this helps.
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October 7, 2011
Answer: Capsular Contracture after Breast Augmentation
Thank you for the question and picture.
No, it would be extremely unusual to develop encapsulation one week out of surgery. Encapsulation refers to abnormal thickening of the capsule that normally surrounds the breast implants. This process would take at least several weeks/months to develop.
Based on your description, pictures, and time frame I would be more concerned about and acute process such as hematoma or seroma formation. These fluid buildups may increase the size of the breast and cause the breast to be firmer and painful.
I would suggest continued follow-up with your plastic surgeon. If in doubt he/she can obtain an ultrasound. Making the correct diagnosis is important because the treatment will differ. If there is a fluid accumulation present it may be in your best interest to have it drained, to prevent inflammation and resulting encapsulation.
I hope this helps.
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