I have had my implants in for a little over 1.5 years. Silicone, under muscle with a incision inder breast fold. About 2 weeks ago in my sleep i rolled over onto my stomach and felt a sharp pain in my right breast. Since then its felt tight, sore and swollen up top. Last night i noticed it changed shape slightly smaller and "high profile looking" Could it be capsular contracture?
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Dear Jenna949,
capsular contracture happens. In fact, every implant has a capsule form around it, its just a certain percentage develop thick capsules. There is a lot we don't know about it actually. Some think that bacteria that gets on the implant during insertion can increase the risk. Thats...
Dear Elsa9431,
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...
My regimen for capsular contracture which I have posted on RS before is:
Complete capsulectomy, wash pocket with both hypochlorous acid and triple antibiotic betadine solution, strattice, drain and a new implant. I then send the capsules for PCR and if bacteria present (about 50%) we prescribe...
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