I'm 7 weeks post op and my left breast has not dropped as it should. When I massage it, the implant feels very different from my right. My ps said to keep doing my exercise but never once has done a physical exam. I'm worried he's being very dismissive instead of taking my concern seriously . How can I tell If I do have a capsular contracture ?
August 16, 2016
Answer: Capsular contracture? Thank you. Capsular contracture takes at least 6 months to form so It is unlikely at 7 weeks. It takes about 3 months for the implant to settle completely, that is for swelling to totally resolve and the muscle to relax so you can get one side slightly different to the other during the healing period. Please get your PS to check on you again, All the best.
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August 16, 2016
Answer: Capsular contracture? Thank you. Capsular contracture takes at least 6 months to form so It is unlikely at 7 weeks. It takes about 3 months for the implant to settle completely, that is for swelling to totally resolve and the muscle to relax so you can get one side slightly different to the other during the healing period. Please get your PS to check on you again, All the best.
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May 15, 2017
Answer: Capsule contracture? Hello misssunshine. It would be very rare to have a capsule contracture at 7 weeks and asymmetry at this point is a fairly normal finding that tends to improve over time. Your plastic surgeon should re-examine your breasts next time to diagnose CC. Perhaps, concentrating on more breast massaging and discussing different massage techniques and even adding a muscle relaxant are other topics you can considering talking to your PS office staff while you wait for your next appointment. Best. Dr. ALDO
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May 15, 2017
Answer: Capsule contracture? Hello misssunshine. It would be very rare to have a capsule contracture at 7 weeks and asymmetry at this point is a fairly normal finding that tends to improve over time. Your plastic surgeon should re-examine your breasts next time to diagnose CC. Perhaps, concentrating on more breast massaging and discussing different massage techniques and even adding a muscle relaxant are other topics you can considering talking to your PS office staff while you wait for your next appointment. Best. Dr. ALDO
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