I'm 8 months post op after having a revision due to severe cc (full bilateral capsule removal and lollipop lift due to sagging after breastfeeding). Implants moved from above to below muscle. Surgery results are great, but I'm worried about cc returning. Left breast has always been slightly higher, have noticed it is slightly firmer, is this my muscle tightening? In certain postures my implants feel firm but when I relax my muscle they go very soft. Is this cc? I thought my muscle would relax by now.
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April 20, 2014
Answer: Capsular contracture surgery and examination
It may take several months for you to consistently feel/see a difference. I would suggest consistently massaging your implants several times each day to ensure the pocket stays open and soft. I typically also suggest to all of my implant patients that they spend some time laying on...
Sometimes not all of the capsule is removed
following explants. The reason some of
the capsule is maintained is that it does add to the breast volume and often
with explants we are trying to maintain volume as much as possible.If there is any area of
thickened capsule this is normally removed...
The studies have been equivocal at best, without definitive proof that it helps. I can foresee only a few instances where it might be helpful. If you have had repeated contractures and are undergoing a corrective surgery, it may be helpful to start the Accolate prior to the...
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