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?
Answer: Chest muscle pull or capsular contracture? From what you describe, it sounds like you have pulled a chest muscle doing pull-ups and lifting weights. A pulled muscle should resolve with muscle rest and ibuprofen or another anti-inflammatory. Capsular contracture occurs over weeks to months and is the result of scar tissue that forms gradually around the implant. The scar tissue squeezes and distorts the appearance of the implant and gradually results in increased pain. Hope that helps to explain!
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Answer: Chest muscle pull or capsular contracture? From what you describe, it sounds like you have pulled a chest muscle doing pull-ups and lifting weights. A pulled muscle should resolve with muscle rest and ibuprofen or another anti-inflammatory. Capsular contracture occurs over weeks to months and is the result of scar tissue that forms gradually around the implant. The scar tissue squeezes and distorts the appearance of the implant and gradually results in increased pain. Hope that helps to explain!
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September 14, 2018
Answer: Muscle Pull vs CC? From what you are describing, it does sound like you may have strained the muscle. These can take a long time to heal. I recommend light massage a few times a day and using a heating pad as needed. Use Advil/ Motrin/ Alleve as well for the anti-inflammatory effects. Avoid any chest exercises for a month and allow the muscle to heal. It does not sound like CC, but if the entire breast becomes firmer over time, make sure to have a follow up examination. I hope this helps.
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September 14, 2018
Answer: Muscle Pull vs CC? From what you are describing, it does sound like you may have strained the muscle. These can take a long time to heal. I recommend light massage a few times a day and using a heating pad as needed. Use Advil/ Motrin/ Alleve as well for the anti-inflammatory effects. Avoid any chest exercises for a month and allow the muscle to heal. It does not sound like CC, but if the entire breast becomes firmer over time, make sure to have a follow up examination. I hope this helps.
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September 14, 2018
Answer: Chest muscle pull or capsular contracture? Thank you for sharing your question and photograph and I am sorry to hear of your upper chest discomfort. Based on your narrative it seems most likely that a muscle pull or spasming caused the pain and it should improve given time, rest, and therapy. If you have felt a hardening of your left implant then I would discuss this finding with your surgeon. Hope this helps.
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September 14, 2018
Answer: Chest muscle pull or capsular contracture? Thank you for sharing your question and photograph and I am sorry to hear of your upper chest discomfort. Based on your narrative it seems most likely that a muscle pull or spasming caused the pain and it should improve given time, rest, and therapy. If you have felt a hardening of your left implant then I would discuss this finding with your surgeon. Hope this helps.
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September 14, 2018
Answer: Post Op Capsular Contracture?` Hi pooltime2,
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September 14, 2018
Answer: Post Op Capsular Contracture?` Hi pooltime2,
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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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