Hi i has silicone gummy mentor implants around 7 years ago. My right breast feels a bit uncomfortable and seems a bit bigger than normal. I wanted too know if it could be a ruptured or capsular contracture. Also if its capsular contracture how long does it take too progress and get worse?!
Answer: Implants You may have torn part of your capsule and have some fluid around the implant. I would suggest going to your plastic surgeon and being checked. An ultrasound of the breast could be helpful.
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Answer: Implants You may have torn part of your capsule and have some fluid around the implant. I would suggest going to your plastic surgeon and being checked. An ultrasound of the breast could be helpful.
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February 10, 2022
Answer: Breast discomfort and change in size or shape There are many reasons for an increase in discomfort or a change in size or shape in an augmented breast. Firstly, one has to determine if this is a breast related problem or an implant related problem. This may be obvious just with examination but will almost certainly need some imaging with ultrasound, mammogram or even MRI. Insuring that the breast is healthy is the most important step.Capsular contracture could be causing your problem. How quickly it progresses is unpredictable. Some patients have a mild degree of firmness that never gets worse and some progress rapidly to a firm, painful or at times, a distorted shaped breast.I would recommend that you contact your original surgeon if possible and schedule an assessment.
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February 10, 2022
Answer: Breast discomfort and change in size or shape There are many reasons for an increase in discomfort or a change in size or shape in an augmented breast. Firstly, one has to determine if this is a breast related problem or an implant related problem. This may be obvious just with examination but will almost certainly need some imaging with ultrasound, mammogram or even MRI. Insuring that the breast is healthy is the most important step.Capsular contracture could be causing your problem. How quickly it progresses is unpredictable. Some patients have a mild degree of firmness that never gets worse and some progress rapidly to a firm, painful or at times, a distorted shaped breast.I would recommend that you contact your original surgeon if possible and schedule an assessment.
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