1 month post op I have 600cc silicone implants they look deformed and uneven and stick out on the side of my boob and get really hard from time to time around the chest area, could it be Capsular Contracture?
Answer: Breasts uneven after surgery One month after surgery there remains significant swelling, and the implants have not settled. The bresats should gradually be softening, but may intermittently be firmer. I recommend my patients massage to help the softening process. From your photos, your left implant is higher than your right. Should this not correct by three months, surgical correction may be required
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Answer: Breasts uneven after surgery One month after surgery there remains significant swelling, and the implants have not settled. The bresats should gradually be softening, but may intermittently be firmer. I recommend my patients massage to help the softening process. From your photos, your left implant is higher than your right. Should this not correct by three months, surgical correction may be required
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January 5, 2018
Answer: 1 Month Post Op Breast Implants Settling Hello,From your photos you appear to be dealing with what I would consider a very common concern for patients after implant surgery. 1 month after your procedure, it is expected that your implants will sit somewhat high in your chest and feel a bit firm as your tissues have not yet relaxed and stretched to accommodate the new volume. It usually takes 3-6 months for implants to "settle". Your surgeon may or may not recommend massage or the use of a stabilizer strap or specialized bra during this time to help with the appearance and firmness. Follow their instructions and follow up in-person for an exam to be certain that you are healing as expected. Hope that helps.Best of luck to you!
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January 5, 2018
Answer: 1 Month Post Op Breast Implants Settling Hello,From your photos you appear to be dealing with what I would consider a very common concern for patients after implant surgery. 1 month after your procedure, it is expected that your implants will sit somewhat high in your chest and feel a bit firm as your tissues have not yet relaxed and stretched to accommodate the new volume. It usually takes 3-6 months for implants to "settle". Your surgeon may or may not recommend massage or the use of a stabilizer strap or specialized bra during this time to help with the appearance and firmness. Follow their instructions and follow up in-person for an exam to be certain that you are healing as expected. Hope that helps.Best of luck to you!
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January 5, 2018
Answer: Implant dropping Dear nikkis1986,Dropping of implants is part of the healing process and this occurs after the tissues surrounding the implants slowly relax, allowing the implants to settle into their final position. It can take about four to six months for the implant to drop down to their final position.I understand that you are worried about your implants are not dropping as expected. However, you are still in the early phase of the recovery period. Please do allow some time for the healing process to occur. If after six months, you are not satisfied with the appearance of your breast, you can visit your plastic surgeon and discuss your concerns. Capsular contracture affects people approximately one in 20. No one knows exactly what causes it and what can prevent it completely. It's important for your doctor to use a minimal incision and a Keller funnel as a sleeve to protect the implant from touching anything before goes into the breast pocket. Singulair has been shown to prevent it Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS
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January 5, 2018
Answer: Implant dropping Dear nikkis1986,Dropping of implants is part of the healing process and this occurs after the tissues surrounding the implants slowly relax, allowing the implants to settle into their final position. It can take about four to six months for the implant to drop down to their final position.I understand that you are worried about your implants are not dropping as expected. However, you are still in the early phase of the recovery period. Please do allow some time for the healing process to occur. If after six months, you are not satisfied with the appearance of your breast, you can visit your plastic surgeon and discuss your concerns. Capsular contracture affects people approximately one in 20. No one knows exactly what causes it and what can prevent it completely. It's important for your doctor to use a minimal incision and a Keller funnel as a sleeve to protect the implant from touching anything before goes into the breast pocket. Singulair has been shown to prevent it Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS
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January 5, 2018
Answer: 1 month post 600cc silicone implants top of breast, they get hard from time to time could it be Capsular Contracture? Thank your for sharing your question and photographs. Common things being common I do not think this is a capsular contracture as you are still very early in your recovery. Your current appearance is most likely due to the swelling from surgery flattening your implants and holding them high on your chest. As this swelling resolves, the volume within the implant will redistribute towards the lower portion of your breast achieving a more natural appearance, and filling your bra cup more. I know waiting is difficult, but judge your results at 4-6 months after surgery as most of your breast changes should have occurred by then. Hope this helps.
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January 5, 2018
Answer: 1 month post 600cc silicone implants top of breast, they get hard from time to time could it be Capsular Contracture? Thank your for sharing your question and photographs. Common things being common I do not think this is a capsular contracture as you are still very early in your recovery. Your current appearance is most likely due to the swelling from surgery flattening your implants and holding them high on your chest. As this swelling resolves, the volume within the implant will redistribute towards the lower portion of your breast achieving a more natural appearance, and filling your bra cup more. I know waiting is difficult, but judge your results at 4-6 months after surgery as most of your breast changes should have occurred by then. Hope this helps.
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January 4, 2018
Answer: Early healing from breast augmentation The unnatural shape of the breast and unusual firmness is most likely just because the implants have not yet settled into position and the chest tissues adapted to the large volume that has been added. There will be a notable change in the next 2-3 months regarding the softness and the appearance. If you feel that the implants are too full on the sides and encroaching on your armpits, this will also improve as the implants settle, but may also be due to the fact that your chosen implant size is quite large. Your concerns are very unlikely to be secondary to a capsular contracture.
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January 4, 2018
Answer: Early healing from breast augmentation The unnatural shape of the breast and unusual firmness is most likely just because the implants have not yet settled into position and the chest tissues adapted to the large volume that has been added. There will be a notable change in the next 2-3 months regarding the softness and the appearance. If you feel that the implants are too full on the sides and encroaching on your armpits, this will also improve as the implants settle, but may also be due to the fact that your chosen implant size is quite large. Your concerns are very unlikely to be secondary to a capsular contracture.
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