Am I developing capsular contracture? (Photo)

Capsular contracture often produces pain and tightness in the chest. Also, the position of the implant can change. Your symptoms are consistent with capsular contracture. I recommend you see a local physician.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Pain / discomfort and a change in shape are both symptoms of capsular contracture, but there could also be other causes - consider revisiting a surgeon for an in person assessment and review of your options.

Dear Affectionate460408,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Capsular contracture is a complication that can occur after breast augmentation surgery, when the scar tissue around a breast implant tightens and hardens: ExplanationThe body forms a thin, pliable, and translucent capsule of scar tissue around a breast implant as a normal response to the foreign object. However, in capsular contracture, the capsule thickens and tightens, squeezing the implant and causing the breast to feel hard and painful, and look abnormal. SeverityCapsular contracture can range in severity from mild to severe. The Baker Scale is used to grade the severity of capsular contracture: Grade I: No contracture or asymptomatic Grade II: Mild contracture that is painless and almost undetectable Grade III: Moderate contracture with some firmness and discomfort Grade IV: Severe contracture that is painful and can be diagnosed by observation alone PrevalenceAbout one in six women who have breast augmentation surgery will experience some degree of capsular contracture. CauseCapsular contracture is caused by anything that leads to inflammation of the capsule. TreatmentPlastic surgeons can perform breast augmentation revision procedures to treat capsular contracture.

They symptoms you describe indicate you may have a capsular contracture. It is best to visit with your surgeon for an evaluation to determine how to proceed. I've included a video on capsular contracture that I hope you find helpful.

Capsular contracture causes hardening around the implant.
It looks like your implants are under the muscle causing the upward movement of the implants.
Correction may involve placing the implants above the muscle under the fascia.