Hello… I had breast augmentation 7 years ago and just had a baby last week. I briefly attempted breastfeeding but was not able to get any supply. Since baby’s birth, my implants have become very hard and rigid and are raised off the chest wall. They have a displaced/disfugured appearance. The muscles (or capsules?) around the implants are also painfully contracting/tightening over and over again, just like they did right after surgery. Am I at risk for contracture? In lots of pain and concerned.
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Hello Faith2fly
I believe your surgeon did a good job and gave you a good result. All implants cause a capsule formation around themselves. It is an issue if that capsule formation is hardened or contracted.Of course it is not possible to distinguish capsular contraction without physical...
Thanks for your question!
Every surgeon has their own protocol. Some surgeons do prefer to use Twilight anesthesia vs general. It is considered to be a safe option. Reach out to your surgeon for clarification to ease your concerns. Best wishes!
