Do I have early signs of capsular contracture? (Photo)

Although capsular contractures following breast augmentation can occur just about any time, most women start having symptoms around three months after their breast implant surgery. This is because it takes some time for a capsule to form and then to scar down (contracture).Capsular Contracture is a condition in which the capsule surrounding the implant thickens and contracts, squeezing the implant making it overly firm or hard and often changing the shape and position of the implant. As the capsule contracts it moves the implant further up your chest wall making upper portion of your breast too large and unshapely. It is more far more common in nicotine users (e.g. smoking, vaping or nicotine gum or patches).

Thanks for the question. In my practice, after performing a BA I recommend to my patients to limit the movement of the arms for two weeks. After that, you can move your arms taking care and always with common sense. In this regard, it's not advisable to carry heavy weights to prevent the implant out of position, and allow the formation of the physiological capsule around the implant, also to avoid pain and breast swelling.Respectfully, Dr. Emmanuel Mallol.-

Hello Thank you for your question. it is still early, it is best that you wait until the 3 month mark as swelling and healing is still occurring. Follow up with your board certified plastic surgeon. Best regards

You are still early and your implants may settle.  I think it is best at this stage to follow your surgeon's advice.  I have seen implants settle even after 6 months.Best Wishes,Nana Mizuguchi

Thank you for your question!Capsular contracture is a condition that is characterized by scar tissue forming around the breast implant and causing a feeling of hardness to the breast. Capsular contracture can also have an effect on breast shape and discomfort may also be evident. I would encourage you to make an appointment with your surgeon to check it out.Best wishes!

Thank you for your question. Difficult to diagnose CC with pictures. CC can happen anytime, but two months is early. Please followup with your PS. If you are not sure take a second opinion.

Seek in person PS examinations as a second opinion to dx cc>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Dear Samaraw, Capsular contracture can occur at any time after an augmentation and it is not impossible for it to happen in the first 2 months post surgery.  Still, in most cases, persistent firmness in the short post-operative period is not a contracture but a difference in the rates of softening between the right and left sides.  You are doing the best thing possible and that is staying in touch with your surgeon and following up regularly.  After a period of 3 to 6 months or more, based on the information your plastic surgeon gains from your visits and examinations, they can confirm if you have a contracture or not but at this point, it is probably too soon to tell.