3 week’s and 3 days post op and still have puckering over my left incision, right is perfect.. just curious to know what causes this and how long it generally takes to flatten.. I’ve found its actually got better already using a silicone based gel to massage it with but still not ideal so would just like some reassurance
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I am sorry that you're having difficulty after your breast augmentation. The fact that you have an extensive bruise and your surgeon has drawn blood out of the implant pocket suggested to have a hematoma. Hematoma does increase the risk of capsular contracture. The standard treatment of he...
I am sorry to hear about the complications you have experienced. At this point, I would encourage you to focus on recovering from your surgical procedures and returning back to good health. As you likely know, focusing on good nutrition will be one of the keys. When the time is right, you wil...
It can take up to 6 months for the implants to settle. It's not unusual for one to settle in quicker than the other. Is your surgeon having you massage the left implant frequently and aggressively? This usually will help. If you do have early capsular contracture, the massaging can help. I would...