I had submuscular breast augmentation on January 4, 2010. Here are my post op notes: Silimed: Left side: 315CC Right side: 355CC Gel cohesive siliconeAbout 10 days after surgery, I had a "charlie horse" feeling in my right breast. The breast became very hard and swollen especially in the top of the breast. I have a "shelf" now.I went to the doctor (he did not do my surgery) 2 weeks after surgery and he told me that I had a hematoma but it didn't need to be evacuated. Now almost 4 weeks after surgery the bruising from the hematoma is almost gone but the breast is still as high and hard ans swollen as it was 2 weeks ago.Does that mean I have capsular contracture? I have been applying heat twice a day and taking vitamin E. Is there anything else I can do? The doctor told me to just be patient and "wait and see". I would really appreciate any advice. Thank you.
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In regards to timing of the operation, this will vary from one patient to another and is a decision that should be individualized. If you have reached your physical “maturity”, proceeding with surgery should not be a problem. Parenteral or guardian consent will be necessary for patients und...
Dear Murphybrown- the problem you have is common after the nipple incision especially after it is made twice. It can be repaired but will require minor revisional surgery in the office.
Thank you for asking about the loss of nipple feeling after breast augmentation.Every operation has a low risk of permanent malfunction of nerves in the area.In breast augmentation, the nerve to the nipple lies just above the surgery -Stretching damages nerves so they don't work for some time a...
