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?
June 3, 2014
Answer: Hardening, Capsular Contracture, Reoperation vs. No Surgey Your photo and description seem to indicate a mild degree of hardening of the scar surrounding the silicone implant, which is not rare, and usually does not require reoperation. This seems to be consistient with your surgeon's evalution and recommendation. You will probably not be able to do anything to make it go away. Surgeons have recommended massage. Closed capsulotomy (compression of the scar until it tears internally) is not usually recommended. Vitamin E or other oral medications will not likely change it.The new development of hardening, in the presence of silicone gel implants, may indicate leakage of gel and your surgeon and radiologist may recommend additional monitoring tests such as MRI, so keep in touch with them. Best Wishes
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June 3, 2014
Answer: Hardening, Capsular Contracture, Reoperation vs. No Surgey Your photo and description seem to indicate a mild degree of hardening of the scar surrounding the silicone implant, which is not rare, and usually does not require reoperation. This seems to be consistient with your surgeon's evalution and recommendation. You will probably not be able to do anything to make it go away. Surgeons have recommended massage. Closed capsulotomy (compression of the scar until it tears internally) is not usually recommended. Vitamin E or other oral medications will not likely change it.The new development of hardening, in the presence of silicone gel implants, may indicate leakage of gel and your surgeon and radiologist may recommend additional monitoring tests such as MRI, so keep in touch with them. Best Wishes
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June 1, 2014
Answer: Hardened breast implant will not go away. Hi. From your description and your photo, you most likely have grade II capsular contracture. Cosmetically, you result is still fairly symmetric. However, if left breast is hard and gives you a discomfort, discuss with your plastic surgeon about capsulectomy and implant exchange. Once the capsule is formed, it is unlikely that it will go away.
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June 1, 2014
Answer: Hardened breast implant will not go away. Hi. From your description and your photo, you most likely have grade II capsular contracture. Cosmetically, you result is still fairly symmetric. However, if left breast is hard and gives you a discomfort, discuss with your plastic surgeon about capsulectomy and implant exchange. Once the capsule is formed, it is unlikely that it will go away.
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