Hi I had my breast done 1yr 7 months ago. In the beginning I had some pain in my left boob, however this went away. It had now come back and feels like sharp stabs and sometimes burning in the implant. I have also noticed that one breast is fuller especially on top and seats higher, also some difffences in the nipples and firmess. Naturally I have some slight differences but with the pain, I am worried I am developing capsular contraction. Any advice would be helpful.
November 22, 2023
Answer: Capsular contracture 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.
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November 22, 2023
Answer: Capsular contracture 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.
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Answer: Please see your surgeon to be sure 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.
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Answer: Please see your surgeon to be sure 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.
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