One month old breast implant silicone mild discomfort and rippling on my left breast, am I having complications? (photo)

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Recently had my BA under the muscle gummy bear to be exact and soon after the surgery I notice a mild discomfort on my left boob more swollen and more hard than my right one and to say that its not dropping as my other one,, about 2 weeks I was massaging my boobs and I notice a rippling on my left boob am scared of having a rejection and having complications later on. I already set up an appointment with my surgeon am praying and hoping everything goes well. I'll follow up

Ron Soltero, MD, FACS · Answer

dear Patient: thanks for your question and photo!  What you're describing might lead to a capsular contracture.  It's still too early, I advise you to go to your post-op appointments with your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and wait for the six month mark to make sure you will see your final results.  Hope this helps!

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello,You are describing classic signs and symptoms of capsular contracture, the most common complication of breast augmentation; rejection does not occur with inanimate objects like breast implants. As you can see massage does not prevent or treat capsular contracture, nor is it necessary for normal healing. You may stop massaging your breasts. There is also no benefit in taking drugs like Singulair or Accolate, or taking vitamin E.  Only time will tell if you develop permanent changes associated with capsular contracture, which can usually be determined by 6 months.  It is unclear where your incisions are, but if you decide a revision surgery is necessary, be sure your surgeon is a revision specialist who performs that surgery through an inframammary incision. Best of luck!

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear mar_isolochoa,dropping of implants is part of the healing process and this occurs after the tissues surrounding the implants slowly relax, allowing the implants to settle into their final position. It can take about four to six months for the implant to drop down to their final position.I understand that you are worried about your implants are not dropping as expected. However, you are still in the early phase of the recovery period. Please do allow some time for the healing process to occur. If after six months, you are not satisfied with the appearance of your breast, you can visit your plastic surgeon and discuss your concerns.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery  
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

William Andrade, MD · Answer

Hello, without a proper assessment it's difficult to comment on your particular problem, so you have already done the correct step of contacting your surgeon.  It can take several months for implants to settle.

Manuel Ventura Gonzalez, MD · Answer

Hello It is important to follow exactly the postoperative indications that your surgeon has suggested, yet you are undergoing a post-surgical process so it is very recent to determine what will be the end result. Each patient has a recovery time of his own and some feel more pain than another, you will see changes in your breasts throughout this course, but in case you notice a strange reaction in your breasts consult your plastic surgeon.
  Best Of Luck, Dr. Manuel Ventura Certified, Medical Research Institute of Plastic Surgery in Sao Bernardo do Campo, Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Vincent P. Marin, MD, FACS · Answer

From your description, it seems like you are progressing as planned from your surgery. It is not uncommon for patients to have one side that will drop faster than the other. It is important to be patient in the early phases of your recovery. Frequently these issues will resolve themselves without any intervention. Continue to follow up with your doctor to ensure your progress as planned.

One month old breast implant silicone mild discomfort and rippling on my left breast, am I having complications? (photo)

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