Could I have capsular contracture as 1 breast still feels firmer?

Dear Kirsty1985, breast revision surgery is the most difficult plastic surgery procedure performed. Botched breast surgery alters normal tissue planes and laxity, the ability of breasts to heal properly, and leaves scar tissue that dramatically affects the level of difficulty of the corrective...

Hello @jayde1991 thank you for your question. I understand your concern, however without a proper assessment an expert opinion is not possible. The best course of action is to consult one or several board certified plastic surgeon for more information and options tailored specifically to your...

Dear marilou8, breast implant type and sizing selection is a complicated process and requires a detailed consultation that includes a discussion of your goals, a detailed examination, and a lengthy discussion. But the decision will always start and end with the patient. When it comes to sizing,...

If you look carefully, your v shaped breast also has more upper pole fullness, an important clue to what may be the issue. Without an examination nothing conclusive can be said, but I believe you have capsular contracture, the most common complication of breast augmentation, and seen more...

Dear sunm, though rare, some women who undergo breast augmentation will develop a minor deformity known as a “double bubble,” in which additional folds appear underneath the breasts due to the implant accidentally shifting or contracting post-surgery. In most cases, the implant simply sli...

Dear Dazzling7050, bottoming out occurs when the implant falls below the current breast crease or inframammary line. It's more likely to happen with inframammary incisions, which is why I try not to use the inframammary approach to any breast surgery. Bottoming out can also occur if an implant...