Mammary asymmetry after breast capsulectomy - is there a way to correct this without surgery? (photo)

Question

Hi, I'm a 37 . I got breast implants back in 2008; I loved with the results but the right side got encapsulated. In March 2021 I got them changed and they did a capsulectomy in the right side. I'm very dissatisfied with the result. I was told to use a rubber around my chest to push the implant downwards but the asymmetry between the two breast is very evident. There's a way to correct this without surgery? How long take an capsulectomy in heal ? Thank you.

Donald R. Revis Jr, MD · Answer

Good afternoon,
This far out from surgery it is unlikely to be able to be evened out without another surgery- didn't they address this during your March 2021 surgery and why aren't they even now?

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear mishimillan,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question.  Either a recurrent capsular contracture has taken place or something at the time of surgery was done to maintain the implant elevated and will need to be corrected with an additional surgery.  Hope this helps.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Even though you have almost healed from your last surgery, external ultrasound treatments and Accolate could be tried. If you have no results, then you will need surgery.

Douglas Taranow, DO, FACOS · Answer

There is no doubt that you require a revision breast augmentation with partial capsulectomy of the fight breast (higher one in the picture).  It will not descend down on its own.
Dr. Taranow

Mammary asymmetry after breast capsulectomy - is there a way to correct this without surgery? (photo)

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