About 1.5 years ago I got silicone implants. L was always more problematic than R. R feels as though nothing ever happened. L recently started feeling harder, and lumpy. It feel VERY tight and is painful when I lay on it or put pressure on it. No visual changes seen. Had a general breast surgeon and plastic look at it and said it looks ok, U/S was done nothing odd appeared but breast seems denser since, it hurts when I push on it too. Is this a capsular contraction? Any other thoughts?
April 25, 2023
Answer: Capsular contracture Capsular contracture is a possible complication that can occur after breast implant surgery. It is caused by the body's immune response to the implant, resulting in the formation of a thick, tight scar tissue capsule around the implant. Capsular contracture can cause the breast to feel hard, lumpy, or painful and can affect the appearance of the breast.
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April 25, 2023
Answer: Capsular contracture Capsular contracture is a possible complication that can occur after breast implant surgery. It is caused by the body's immune response to the implant, resulting in the formation of a thick, tight scar tissue capsule around the implant. Capsular contracture can cause the breast to feel hard, lumpy, or painful and can affect the appearance of the breast.
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May 17, 2023
Answer: Implants If your plastic surgeon examined the breast and did not see a problem with your capsule, what you are feeling may just be your own breast tissue. If you are more dense, you might have more discomfort. If there is a specific spot of tenderness, you may have a small sensory nerve trapped in scar tissue. I would suggest getting a mammogram and stopping all caffeine and taking vitamin E.
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May 17, 2023
Answer: Implants If your plastic surgeon examined the breast and did not see a problem with your capsule, what you are feeling may just be your own breast tissue. If you are more dense, you might have more discomfort. If there is a specific spot of tenderness, you may have a small sensory nerve trapped in scar tissue. I would suggest getting a mammogram and stopping all caffeine and taking vitamin E.
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