Pain and tightness laying on Breast Implant. Is this capsular contracture?

Hello, thank you for your question. That is us unusual to feel that but difficult to say as to what it can be considering, I was not the one that performed the surgery and can not complete a physical examination. Speak once again to your plastic surgeon .

Dear Peaceful347835,
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, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

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.

If you are experiencing symptoms such as pain, hardness, and lumpiness in your breast implant, it is essential to follow up with your healthcare provider. They may recommend further imaging studies, such as an MRI, to evaluate the implant and the surrounding tissue. If your healthcare provider suspects capsular contracture, they may recommend treatment options such as massage, medication, or surgery to correct the issue.

It is important to communicate your symptoms and concerns with your healthcare provider and follow their recommendations for evaluation and treatment. They can help determine the cause of your symptoms and recommend the most appropriate treatment options for your specific case.

Best of luck !

Capsular contracture is the term to describe when the scar capsule that surrounds the implant begins to tighten around the implant. It can cause the best to feel hard, change shape, or even hurt. As you have described some of these symptoms it is best to visit with your plastic surgeon for an evaluation. I've included a video about capsular contracture that I hope you find helpful.

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.

Greetings,
If your left breast is feeling harder, lumpy, tight and painful with pressure, perhaps you would benefit from a second opinion with an examination, an ultrasound evaluation or a diagnostic mammogram. You can revisit this issue with your plastic surgeon for advice and possibly a referral for the imaging studies.
Best regards,

Thank you for your question. Your description of your symptoms certainly sounds like the symptoms of capsular contracture. However a significant capsular contracture usually also pushes the implant higher on the chest wall and you do not see this.

I would also expect that your plastic surgeon could have diagnosed the capsular contracture.

However I respect your symptoms and think an explanation should be achieved. Therefore I would urge you to have your general practitioner family physician order an MRI to see if there is anything abnormal going on in that breast.