BA in dec’17 under the muscle. Almost 2 months ago (9 months post BA), I did some pull-ups. I felt a lot of pain in my upper left chest a few hours later. It also felt firmer on the top half compared to my right (both equally soft on the bottom half) although it looks the same. I still feel the occasional dull ache (worse after carrying weights) in the upper half but I can’t visit my doctor as I am overseas. Could it be the onset of CC or just a very bad muscle pull? Will massaging help?
September 14, 2018
Answer: Post Op Capsular Contracture?` Hi pooltime2, Capsular contracture is a condition that occur when the tissue surrounding the implant area tightens and contracts around the implant, resulting in unnaturally firm, distorted breast shapes that can sometimes be painful. Correction generally requires removal of the implant, removal of the scar tissue, pocket repair, and fat grafting or new implant placement. If caught early enough, capsular contracture can sometimes be improved with medication and massage techniques. We do not know what exactly causes capsular contracture but we do know several evidenced based techniques that can be used to prevent it from happening in the first place and to help prevent it from coming back for revision cases. It would be best to visit a board certified plastic surgeon for proper assessment. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations. Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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September 14, 2018
Answer: Post Op Capsular Contracture?` Hi pooltime2, Capsular contracture is a condition that occur when the tissue surrounding the implant area tightens and contracts around the implant, resulting in unnaturally firm, distorted breast shapes that can sometimes be painful. Correction generally requires removal of the implant, removal of the scar tissue, pocket repair, and fat grafting or new implant placement. If caught early enough, capsular contracture can sometimes be improved with medication and massage techniques. We do not know what exactly causes capsular contracture but we do know several evidenced based techniques that can be used to prevent it from happening in the first place and to help prevent it from coming back for revision cases. It would be best to visit a board certified plastic surgeon for proper assessment. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations. Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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September 14, 2018
Answer: Cap Con or pulled muscle? I'm leaning toward a pulled muscle. Everything you're describing is typical for that diagnosis, but the only way to be sure is to see your doctor. I'd start Advil or something like that and not do any lifting until you feel better... Good luck!
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September 14, 2018
Answer: Cap Con or pulled muscle? I'm leaning toward a pulled muscle. Everything you're describing is typical for that diagnosis, but the only way to be sure is to see your doctor. I'd start Advil or something like that and not do any lifting until you feel better... Good luck!
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