Hello. I had ba in 2021. I had visible rippling followed by deformities and discomfort in pec during chores and workouts. I attributed this to capsular contracture and per Md underwent a round of montelukesat. Right before surgery the md performed drawings and decided to make left higher than the right. I was going to get a revision but with family planning and anxiety I put it off. I now have an almost one year old and the left boob is still higher and weird (and daughter has preference to right boob for breastfeeding/seldom feed from left). I question if it is more placement and small pocket or if it is true capsular contracture. Any thoughts?
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