It has been 5 months since my BA. My left breast dropped quickly and nicely. However, my right breast was higher n firmer since day one post op. My left breast still sits lower. My concern is that every time I make a forceful movement with my right hand/arm or during exercise, I feel pressure in my breast. If I bend over, I feel the pressure. I cannot sleep on my tummy either because after a few minutes, I begin to feel like a tight burning sensation. Could this be capsular contracture?
Answer: Early contracture is possible Thanks for your question. Not knowing the size or type of your implants makes this a little more difficult. If the muscle is not completely released inferiorly then the implant cannot drop into its new position and will ride high. If the overall pocket is very tight because the implant is large then this too can cause a firm feeling. These would be more likely than a contracture, but that is certainly a possibility. Hopefully your surgeon can explain things. Best of luck!
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Answer: Early contracture is possible Thanks for your question. Not knowing the size or type of your implants makes this a little more difficult. If the muscle is not completely released inferiorly then the implant cannot drop into its new position and will ride high. If the overall pocket is very tight because the implant is large then this too can cause a firm feeling. These would be more likely than a contracture, but that is certainly a possibility. Hopefully your surgeon can explain things. Best of luck!
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Answer: Capsular contracture has different stages of firmness. A mild capsular contracture can feel relatively soft but the volume of the implant will be artificially supported making it appear to ride high. You indeed could have an emerging contracture. Keep in touch with your surgeon.
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Answer: Capsular contracture has different stages of firmness. A mild capsular contracture can feel relatively soft but the volume of the implant will be artificially supported making it appear to ride high. You indeed could have an emerging contracture. Keep in touch with your surgeon.
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August 6, 2014
Answer: Breast Asymmetry and possible contracture Without photos or an exam, this would be hard to tell as your description has both elements of a possible contracture vs no contracture just a tight pocket. Your plastic surgeon would know best. If still concerned, seek a second opinion
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August 6, 2014
Answer: Breast Asymmetry and possible contracture Without photos or an exam, this would be hard to tell as your description has both elements of a possible contracture vs no contracture just a tight pocket. Your plastic surgeon would know best. If still concerned, seek a second opinion
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August 4, 2014
Answer: Cap con Yes it is possible that you are having an early cap con which is rare or the muscle may not have been entirely released and is holding the implant up, see your surgeon for a thorough evaluation
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August 4, 2014
Answer: Cap con Yes it is possible that you are having an early cap con which is rare or the muscle may not have been entirely released and is holding the implant up, see your surgeon for a thorough evaluation
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August 6, 2014
Answer: Capsular contracture or just uneven implants. By definition implants with capsular contracture feel firmer than the opposite side. Sometimes the capsules are just different. Maybe the capsule on that side is higher. Ask your surgeon to go over these issues with you. A release on the right side may be becessary even if it doesn't have a contracture.
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August 6, 2014
Answer: Capsular contracture or just uneven implants. By definition implants with capsular contracture feel firmer than the opposite side. Sometimes the capsules are just different. Maybe the capsule on that side is higher. Ask your surgeon to go over these issues with you. A release on the right side may be becessary even if it doesn't have a contracture.
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