I am 5’2 and 127 pounds. I had my breast augmentation in may of 2022. Each breast has 450cc silicone gel. I became pregnant in January of 2023. I had my baby on 8/28. I chose not to breast feed and my breasts got SUPER engorged. That went away after a week. However, I am now 2 months PP and experiencing significant pain in my left breast. I can feel the implant moving around and it’s uncomfortable. The breast still looks the same and is soft. Could this be early capsular contracture?
October 31, 2023
Answer: In person evaluation is needed to answer BTW, Breasts require a minimum of 6 months after childbirth with no breast feeding to reach their final shape, size and softness. Always useful to be checked by your surgeon who already knows you. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA
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October 31, 2023
Answer: In person evaluation is needed to answer BTW, Breasts require a minimum of 6 months after childbirth with no breast feeding to reach their final shape, size and softness. Always useful to be checked by your surgeon who already knows you. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA
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October 31, 2023
Answer: CC Thanks for your question! It could be the start of capsular contracture. It could also be that maybe you pulled the capsule (think of it like a pulled muscle) and that can cause discomfort. Small, subtle movements can sometimes cause it without patients realizing. I would suggest nSAIDS and Tylenol for a couple of weeks to see if the pain subsides. If not, you may want to get an appointment to see your plastic surgeon. Just be sure to keep an eye out for signs of an infection as well. Good luck!
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October 31, 2023
Answer: CC Thanks for your question! It could be the start of capsular contracture. It could also be that maybe you pulled the capsule (think of it like a pulled muscle) and that can cause discomfort. Small, subtle movements can sometimes cause it without patients realizing. I would suggest nSAIDS and Tylenol for a couple of weeks to see if the pain subsides. If not, you may want to get an appointment to see your plastic surgeon. Just be sure to keep an eye out for signs of an infection as well. Good luck!
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