Eight years ago, I augmented 235 ml round silicon implants. Recently I noticed that my left breast is harder then the right one and that I could really feel the implant (it's shape and hardness). It's very noticable when I'm lying or when I lift the arm. My surgeon told me it's nothing, just a grade one capsule and that I should massage it. My ultrasound doctor told me that there are few cists and I should use cold bandages. What do you think? Is there anything more I could do? Can it go away?
Answer: Hardened breast implant is most often a capsular contracture Based on your photograph your implants look symmetrical and excellent. However if you notice a significant amount of increasing harness on one side you may well be developing capsular contracture. Please revisit your plastic surgeon and ask specifically why one side is firmer. If you do not get a proper answer then consider consulting a different plastic surgeon.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Breast implant hardness I would recommend massage and ultrasound. However, if it gets worse you may need a procedure to remove the hard capsule called a capsulectomy.
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May 29, 2014
Answer: Hardness? It really is impossible to tell without physically examining you. Capsular contracture can occur at any time and to any degree of severity. Most patients will not request surgery in an attempt to correct minor tightening of the capsule. If, however, it progresses and becomes more easily visible and perhaps even panful, most patients would prefer to try to improve the situation.Follow your surgeon's advice.
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Answer: Hardness? It really is impossible to tell without physically examining you. Capsular contracture can occur at any time and to any degree of severity. Most patients will not request surgery in an attempt to correct minor tightening of the capsule. If, however, it progresses and becomes more easily visible and perhaps even panful, most patients would prefer to try to improve the situation.Follow your surgeon's advice.
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May 29, 2014
Answer: Breast hardness after augmentation Breast firmness after augmentation is called a capsular contracture. They are classified into 4 degrees of firmness. Grade 1 is the most minimal and Grade 4 is the most severe. Your physician has called yours a Grade 1 and your photos support this evaluation. Many plastic surgeons do not suggest surgery for Grade 1 capsules as they are not usually something that concerns the patient that much and are not really noticeable to others. The risk of additional surgery is generally not thought to be worth the benefit. However, if I have a patient that has a Grade 1 capsule or even a Grade 2 capsule and is bothered by it...then we would discuss the corrective procedure pros and cons and come to a decision with the patient about doing corrective surgery or not. The surgery has recovery, risk and cost issues that may be worth it to some but may not be worth it to others. It seems like your firmness bothers you enough to warrant this discussion and perhaps to move forward with corrective surgery should you find the benefits worth it to you. The finding of cyst in the breast is likely to be unrelated to the Grade 1 capsule. Many women have fibrocystic issues with their breast. I don't think this is related to the capsule.I hope this information helps you with your decision and understanding.
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Answer: Breast hardness after augmentation Breast firmness after augmentation is called a capsular contracture. They are classified into 4 degrees of firmness. Grade 1 is the most minimal and Grade 4 is the most severe. Your physician has called yours a Grade 1 and your photos support this evaluation. Many plastic surgeons do not suggest surgery for Grade 1 capsules as they are not usually something that concerns the patient that much and are not really noticeable to others. The risk of additional surgery is generally not thought to be worth the benefit. However, if I have a patient that has a Grade 1 capsule or even a Grade 2 capsule and is bothered by it...then we would discuss the corrective procedure pros and cons and come to a decision with the patient about doing corrective surgery or not. The surgery has recovery, risk and cost issues that may be worth it to some but may not be worth it to others. It seems like your firmness bothers you enough to warrant this discussion and perhaps to move forward with corrective surgery should you find the benefits worth it to you. The finding of cyst in the breast is likely to be unrelated to the Grade 1 capsule. Many women have fibrocystic issues with their breast. I don't think this is related to the capsule.I hope this information helps you with your decision and understanding.
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December 14, 2014
Answer: Capsular Contracture Unfortunately, capsular contracture will not go away. Please watch it and if you notice that it gets worse, consult your surgeon asap. You may require surgery to resolve the issue.
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Answer: Capsular Contracture Unfortunately, capsular contracture will not go away. Please watch it and if you notice that it gets worse, consult your surgeon asap. You may require surgery to resolve the issue.
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