Why do my silicone implants feel hard?

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Sub-glandular, memory gel, 450 cc silicone, 3 months now. Massaging 3X a wk. I have noticed that they feel a lot harder than I assumed they would. My older sister has under the muscle saline implants who feel more natural than mine =(. Why do my silicone implants feel hard?. Is there something I can do to help them soften? They are not as hard as a rock, but I have felt the silicones before placed inside me and I would say that they were softer then.

Curtis Wong, MD · Answer

and I would suggest you see your surgeon to be evaluated for a possible early contracture.  There are some unproven modalities that may be pursued so let your surgeon guide you through your healing.

Ram Bhupal Rao, MD, MCh · Answer

Hi ,It is recommended to have an in-person examination with your surgeon to know if it is a capsular contracture or not.Generally after breast augmentation it is recommended that you visit your surgeon every 6 months.

Arun Rao, MD · Answer

It is hard to say for sure without examining you, but I would go see your plastic surgeon and have them examine you and evaluate you to make sure things are progressing as expected. It is hard to predict how and implant will feel once it is in your breast versus feeling one in the office. Good luck.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Some patients feel firmer than others, it is difficult to say why yours feel firm without an exam.  Good luck.

Gregory Park, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Based on description alone it's hard to say what may be happening with your breasts after your breast augmentation. The firmness can be due to the persistence of a tight subglandular pocket or the development of capsular contracture. In either case, a follow up appointment with your plastic surgeon would be helpful in determining the cause for your concerns. Thanks for sharing your question. Best wishes.

Why do my silicone implants feel hard?

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