My left implant is higher than my right. Most visible when I lift my arms; my left breast pulls up and makes a different shape. The fold of my left breast is directly on the incision, whereas the fold on my right breast has dropped lower. They put me on Singulair but I want other opinions before I start meds. I have 255cc implants, subglandular—both feel soft/squishy, but my left never dropped into position beneath the incision despite fluffing. Is this definitely a capsular scar issue?
Answer: Breast augmentation Thanks for your question! It looks as though you still have steri-strips on unless these are old photos. If they are newer photos, you are still early in the post-op period. However, capsular contracture tends to happen more in subglandular augments. I would follow your surgeon's instructions. Good luck!
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Answer: Breast augmentation Thanks for your question! It looks as though you still have steri-strips on unless these are old photos. If they are newer photos, you are still early in the post-op period. However, capsular contracture tends to happen more in subglandular augments. I would follow your surgeon's instructions. Good luck!
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December 13, 2022
Answer: Implants Actually, you left implant is good and your right implant have dropped some. It would be best to raise the right instead of trying to lower the left. External ultrasound can be added to Singular to help loosen the left.
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December 13, 2022
Answer: Implants Actually, you left implant is good and your right implant have dropped some. It would be best to raise the right instead of trying to lower the left. External ultrasound can be added to Singular to help loosen the left.
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December 12, 2022
Answer: Implant position There are a few reasons if the implants are in different positions after surgery. The most common is that you are still recovering. Based on your photographs, it is difficult to tell how far out from surgery you are. It may take 3-6 months for implants to settle into their final positions. If you are still early in your postoperative period, then I would give the implants more time to settle. The implants may be in different positions because of pre-existing asymmetries, such as one breast fold may have been higher than the other. It is difficult to tell if you had asymmetry based on the preoperative photo you provided. Finally, it can be related to capsular contracture. Be mindful that a capsule will always form around an implant. The question is whether the capsule is a creating a problem, such as changing the position of the implant, making the breast feel hard, or causing pain. It sounds like you are doing the correct things. I would recommend continued follow-up with your surgeon.
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December 12, 2022
Answer: Implant position There are a few reasons if the implants are in different positions after surgery. The most common is that you are still recovering. Based on your photographs, it is difficult to tell how far out from surgery you are. It may take 3-6 months for implants to settle into their final positions. If you are still early in your postoperative period, then I would give the implants more time to settle. The implants may be in different positions because of pre-existing asymmetries, such as one breast fold may have been higher than the other. It is difficult to tell if you had asymmetry based on the preoperative photo you provided. Finally, it can be related to capsular contracture. Be mindful that a capsule will always form around an implant. The question is whether the capsule is a creating a problem, such as changing the position of the implant, making the breast feel hard, or causing pain. It sounds like you are doing the correct things. I would recommend continued follow-up with your surgeon.
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December 11, 2022
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December 11, 2022
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December 12, 2022
Answer: Subglandular breast implant Hi SourMJT, excellent question. It's not possible to answer that question without more history or an exam. Since the pictures still have the surgical tape, you're probably early in the healing process. Singulair is a preventative medication for capsular contracture, but it's not possible to say if you have it or not at this point based on pictures. I would be inclined to trust your surgeon who's had the chance to examine you.
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December 12, 2022
Answer: Subglandular breast implant Hi SourMJT, excellent question. It's not possible to answer that question without more history or an exam. Since the pictures still have the surgical tape, you're probably early in the healing process. Singulair is a preventative medication for capsular contracture, but it's not possible to say if you have it or not at this point based on pictures. I would be inclined to trust your surgeon who's had the chance to examine you.
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