Is capsular contracture in lump form in one spot? Is this the beginning & is it going to get worse? 1 year post op (Photos)

August 15, 2017
Asked By:................ in Murrieta, CA

Breast augmentation done in July 2016. I noticed a large lump on my left breast on the outside closest to my arm. The lump is hard and came about recently. I saw a specialist who said it is not a cyst and will require more testing (mammogram, ultrasound). He said it is very rigid and I can basically grab it. Im wondering if this is capsular contracture? Can capsular contracture be in one large lump that is rigid and painful? The rest of the breast is soft and doesn't look out of shape.

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August 19, 2017

Answer: Not capsular contracture

Gary Lawton, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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August 19, 2017

Answer: Not capsular contracture

Gary Lawton, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 17, 2017

Answer: Lump in one spot

Christopher J. Davidson, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 17, 2017

Answer: Lump in one spot

Christopher J. Davidson, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 17, 2017

Answer: Capsular contracture

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 17, 2017

Answer: Capsular contracture

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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August 16, 2017

Answer: Lump

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 16, 2017

Answer: Lump

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 16, 2017

Answer: Lump

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 16, 2017

Answer: Lump

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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