I had my breast augmentation l(over the muscle),ever since the surgery my right breast has felt very strange, it feels tight,i can feel bubbles or water and it is quite painful .I visited my surgeon 6 months after my surgery and he said the capsular constructure is normal and nothing to worry about. But is been 3 years and the pain just get worse so I'm worried, I don't want to get another surgery unless is necessary,so I'm wondering if the pain is cause for concern
Answer: Capsular contracture Hello dear, thanks for your post. Any time a foreign object is implanted in the body, whether it is a pacemaker or a breast implant or an orthopedic device or anything else, the body responds by forming a thin, wispy, fibrous membrane around it. In most cases this membrane or 'capsule' stays thin and wispy, but in some cases over time the capsule may tighten around the implant and thicken, making the implant feel firm or even hard. In advanced stages the contracted capsule can even distort the shape and position of a breast implant. Capsular contracture can be treated, but it is a surgical treatment, so avoiding capsular contracture is all about avoiding another trip to the operating room. Capsular contracture can occur on one or both sides, and while it can develop early (weeks) or late (years) after a breast augmentation surgery, in the vast majority of cases it is evident fairly early following the procedure.Any concern I recommend to keep a closely communication with your PS because he knows better your medical history. Good luck :)
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Answer: Capsular contracture Hello dear, thanks for your post. Any time a foreign object is implanted in the body, whether it is a pacemaker or a breast implant or an orthopedic device or anything else, the body responds by forming a thin, wispy, fibrous membrane around it. In most cases this membrane or 'capsule' stays thin and wispy, but in some cases over time the capsule may tighten around the implant and thicken, making the implant feel firm or even hard. In advanced stages the contracted capsule can even distort the shape and position of a breast implant. Capsular contracture can be treated, but it is a surgical treatment, so avoiding capsular contracture is all about avoiding another trip to the operating room. Capsular contracture can occur on one or both sides, and while it can develop early (weeks) or late (years) after a breast augmentation surgery, in the vast majority of cases it is evident fairly early following the procedure.Any concern I recommend to keep a closely communication with your PS because he knows better your medical history. Good luck :)
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March 17, 2016
Answer: Capsular Contracture after Breast Augmentation To ease your mind a capsular contracture is not dangerous as a stand alone complication. Pain and deformity as well as hardness is reasons why people get it treated. If you have silicone breast implants you should make sure the implant is not ruptured either by study like an MRI or by surgery. The only way to treat a late stage 4 capsular contracture is breast revision surgery.Good luck!
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March 17, 2016
Answer: Capsular Contracture after Breast Augmentation To ease your mind a capsular contracture is not dangerous as a stand alone complication. Pain and deformity as well as hardness is reasons why people get it treated. If you have silicone breast implants you should make sure the implant is not ruptured either by study like an MRI or by surgery. The only way to treat a late stage 4 capsular contracture is breast revision surgery.Good luck!
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