My left breast seems to still be very "fluffy" at 5 months post op. The right one feels and looks great. My surgeon said at 5 months nothing else will change. He also said he didn't believe in massage, so I haven't done that at all. I'm wondering if I started massage on the left breast, if it would help?
January 30, 2017
Answer: Right breast capsule contracture ? Dear Lindzdude, Thanks for submitting your before and after pictures. From observing your pictures , it appears that your right breast is noticeably larger . Were your implants even, as far as size ? Also, the right crease is noticeably higher , which can be a sign of capsule contracture. 5 months after surgery is a little late for implant displacement massage, however it is worth doing it for 2-3 months , with the hope that it will avoid surgery - capsulotomy (scar release). I have seen patients improving their capsule contracture with intense implants displacement massage massage. However, if you have severe capsule contracture due to 'Biofilm' (bacteria on the implants and in the capsule) , you will need to have capsulectomy (scar excision) and replacement of implant. Your best option ( financially ) is to follow up with your surgeon and evaluate your option with him according to his physical finding and recommendation. Best of luck, Dr Widder
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January 30, 2017
Answer: Right breast capsule contracture ? Dear Lindzdude, Thanks for submitting your before and after pictures. From observing your pictures , it appears that your right breast is noticeably larger . Were your implants even, as far as size ? Also, the right crease is noticeably higher , which can be a sign of capsule contracture. 5 months after surgery is a little late for implant displacement massage, however it is worth doing it for 2-3 months , with the hope that it will avoid surgery - capsulotomy (scar release). I have seen patients improving their capsule contracture with intense implants displacement massage massage. However, if you have severe capsule contracture due to 'Biofilm' (bacteria on the implants and in the capsule) , you will need to have capsulectomy (scar excision) and replacement of implant. Your best option ( financially ) is to follow up with your surgeon and evaluate your option with him according to his physical finding and recommendation. Best of luck, Dr Widder
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January 30, 2017
Answer: Uneven breasts 5 months postop It usually takes about 6 months for patients to achieve a final result. Massage is unlikely to change things now. Continue to follow up with your surgeon and discuss options to optimize symmetry when appropriate.
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January 30, 2017
Answer: Uneven breasts 5 months postop It usually takes about 6 months for patients to achieve a final result. Massage is unlikely to change things now. Continue to follow up with your surgeon and discuss options to optimize symmetry when appropriate.
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