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

April 24, 2023
Asked By:Peaceful347835 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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?

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June 26, 2023

Answer: Plastic look breaks, capsular contraction.

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Answer: Plastic look breaks, capsular contraction.

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Answer: Capsular contracture

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Answer: Capsular contracture

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Answer: Implants

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Answer: Implants

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Answer: Pain and tightness laying on Breast Implant

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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April 25, 2023

Answer: Capsular contracture

Randal Haworth, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 25, 2023

Answer: Capsular contracture

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