I recently had implant exchange. I also had a capsular contraction in one breast. Before the surgery, my breasts were sloped, but not hanging. After surgery, to my horror, my breasts were hanging much lower on my chest. I'm still not satisfied and my surgeon claims he can't do anything about it. Now, I must always wear a support bra to lift my breasts. Another surgeon agreed to do a breast lift. But I am wondering, what happened? Could the doctor have removed some of my own breast tissue during the implant exchange, causing my breasts to hang lower now?
April 4, 2009
Answer: Could be several things It's not uncommon for breasts to look differently after an exchange. First, the fact that your surgeon removed the capsules is significant. With capsular contracture the capsule is firm and actually providing support. With this gone there is less support for the new implants.
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April 4, 2009
Answer: Could be several things It's not uncommon for breasts to look differently after an exchange. First, the fact that your surgeon removed the capsules is significant. With capsular contracture the capsule is firm and actually providing support. With this gone there is less support for the new implants.
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April 3, 2009
Answer: Normal response The capsule of the breast implants was providing some support and hold. When this hold was released the breast will then show their true laxity. There probably was not any breast tissue removed. This can happen even with the same size implants. The best thing to do is to get a breast lift.
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April 3, 2009
Answer: Normal response The capsule of the breast implants was providing some support and hold. When this hold was released the breast will then show their true laxity. There probably was not any breast tissue removed. This can happen even with the same size implants. The best thing to do is to get a breast lift.
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