How soft should breast implants be?

June 23, 2022
Asked By:Jubilant2138 in Denver, CO

Curious if someone could describe how soft breasts should be after implants, and how you advise your patients to monitor for capsular contracture. My breasts feel soft while standing/sitting but hard as soon as I use my muscle or lay flat (my implants are Sientra, under the muscle). Is it wise to get a check up w/ surgeon every once in a while? Or depend solely on occasional MRIs? Do you prescribe any massage or other LONG TERM technique AFTER complete healing as a preventative measure?

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June 24, 2022

Answer: Implants

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Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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June 24, 2022

Answer: Implants

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Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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June 29, 2022

Answer: Implant feel

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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June 29, 2022

Answer: Implant feel

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 26, 2022

Answer: Capsular contracture

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 26, 2022

Answer: Capsular contracture

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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June 25, 2022

Answer: Softness

Albert Ko, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 25, 2022

Answer: Softness

Albert Ko, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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