I feel pain when I massage. Am I developing capsular contracture? (Photo)

Hi there and thank you for this great question. These symptoms you are experiencing are relatively normal for being this early post-op. These symptoms of pain, soreness and discomfort will likely resolve on their own over the next several weeks. When placing downward force on your breast implants, the implants will not move much and this is a good thing. If they are moving too much this means you are displacing he inframmamory fold. So, gentle pressure at the upper pole in the downward direction is helpful and may likely reduce the chances of developing capsular contracture at post-op day 8. It will be unusual to be developing capsular contracture so early. I would recommend seeing your plastic surgeon so that a complete evaluation of the breasts can be performed. Best of luck!

Hello,Thank you for your question and photo. Pain at incisions and firmness in breasts is normal at this point. I recommend checking with your Plastic Surgeon to ensure that the technique you are using is safe and be assessed in person if pain increases.All the best

The on and off discomfort you are experiencing, shooting pains, muscle soreness and the immobility of your implants is normal after breast augmentation.  As your tissues heal and relax this will gradually subside, though it may take several months to fully resolve.  8 days after surgery is too early to develop a capsular contracture.  Follow up regularly with your plastic surgeon so your progress can be monitored.