Have I developed capsular contracture? I’m 6 weeks post op and my right breast is higher than my left breast. Right breast does seem just a bit more firmer than left.
March 5, 2019
Answer: Capsular Contracture 6 weeks after surgery It is highly unlikely that you have developed capsular contracture this soon after surgery. You are still going through the healing process. It is very normal for one breast to settle sooner than the other side. I find that the implant on the dominant side (right side if you're right handed) will often take a little longer to settle than the non-dominant side. The muscle on the dominant side is usually stronger and is being used more than the other side after surgery which keeps the implant higher longer. Be patient and follow-up with your surgeon.
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March 5, 2019
Answer: Capsular Contracture 6 weeks after surgery It is highly unlikely that you have developed capsular contracture this soon after surgery. You are still going through the healing process. It is very normal for one breast to settle sooner than the other side. I find that the implant on the dominant side (right side if you're right handed) will often take a little longer to settle than the non-dominant side. The muscle on the dominant side is usually stronger and is being used more than the other side after surgery which keeps the implant higher longer. Be patient and follow-up with your surgeon.
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March 5, 2019
Answer: Capsular contracture Dear pgalindo, I understand your concern and it is quite normal to be concerned about the outcome following a breast augmentation surgery. However, you are still in the very early stages of the healing process at 1 days post op.Your will need to be patient at this moment and follow what your surgeon has instructed you to do post operatively.At the early stage of the healing process, the tissues around the implants are still swollen. Once the swelling subsides and the implants drop to their final position, you will be able to see the final result of your breast augmentation surgery. Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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March 5, 2019
Answer: Capsular contracture Dear pgalindo, I understand your concern and it is quite normal to be concerned about the outcome following a breast augmentation surgery. However, you are still in the very early stages of the healing process at 1 days post op.Your will need to be patient at this moment and follow what your surgeon has instructed you to do post operatively.At the early stage of the healing process, the tissues around the implants are still swollen. Once the swelling subsides and the implants drop to their final position, you will be able to see the final result of your breast augmentation surgery. Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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