I had a capsulectomy and replacement of my implant (right breast only)over the muscle 8 days ago. I'm not so much in pain as long as I take ibuprofen but my level of discomfort is pretty high and it still looks and feels very swollen. My surgeon is out of town so he told me to send him pictures and he said everything looks normal but I'm a little worried since swelling doesn't seem to be going down. Is there anything that can help with the swelling?
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April 15, 2016
Answer: How long does it take for the swelling to go down after capsulectomy?
You have many issues going on here. Of course a thorough examination by a board certified plastic surgeon would be in order, but from your photos , you appear to have both a capsular contracture and "snoopy deformity" breast gland on the right. That means the implant is encased in scar tissue, ...
At your surgeon's office using external sizers and if he doesn't have them, make a rice sizer using 3/4 cup of rice and that would produce a sizer 180 cc in size and get close to what you are desiring. Take the memory out of the stocking using a book to smash it overnight and with an unlined ...
This is a difficult one to answer because as with everything beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Your idea of fake might be different then someone elses. I personally feel that 500cc will be too big on your petite frame but I would first want to see pictures of the look you wish to achieve b...