Hi RealSelf! I had a ba done 6 years ago and went from a 32A to a 34C with 350cc moderate + saline implants. About a year postop, I developed a mild degree of capsular contracture and notice they sit very unnaturally on my chest. For lack of better words, they look like two balls and don’t have a natural sloped profile at all. I was wondering, will they look more natural after pregnancy/breastfeeding? My husband and I are trying and this issue has been on my mind
Answer: Capsular contracture If the appearance change in the breasts is due to capsular contracture it is unlikely that pregnancy or breastfeeding will help them to look more natural. I encourage you to return to your surgeon for an evaluation. Treatments can be discussed based on the severity of your contracture. I've included a video I hope you find helpful.
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Answer: Capsular contracture If the appearance change in the breasts is due to capsular contracture it is unlikely that pregnancy or breastfeeding will help them to look more natural. I encourage you to return to your surgeon for an evaluation. Treatments can be discussed based on the severity of your contracture. I've included a video I hope you find helpful.
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May 18, 2022
Answer: Pregnancy unlikely to make them more natural Hi 2perky, Implants with capsular contracture often sit high on the chest, and look like a ball. This is because as the scar layer around the implant contracts, the implant takes on the lowest surface-area-to-volume ratio, which is a sphere. Pregnancy and breastfeeding often stretch out the skin, and you may notice that your breast looks more vertically oval when the breastfeeding volume is lost, and if the excess skin remains--this is because the excess skin and stretched out breast tissue may "fall off" the end of the implant. I don't think pregnancy/breastfeeding will improve the situation, and may make it worse. If you are trying, then there's not a role for revision right now...but when you are done having kids and breastfeeding, you might choose to meet with a plastic surgeon to discuss revision. Hope this helps. Best,Christopher Pannucci MD MSBoard Certified Plastic SurgeonPlastic Surgery NorthwestSpokane, Washington
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May 18, 2022
Answer: Pregnancy unlikely to make them more natural Hi 2perky, Implants with capsular contracture often sit high on the chest, and look like a ball. This is because as the scar layer around the implant contracts, the implant takes on the lowest surface-area-to-volume ratio, which is a sphere. Pregnancy and breastfeeding often stretch out the skin, and you may notice that your breast looks more vertically oval when the breastfeeding volume is lost, and if the excess skin remains--this is because the excess skin and stretched out breast tissue may "fall off" the end of the implant. I don't think pregnancy/breastfeeding will improve the situation, and may make it worse. If you are trying, then there's not a role for revision right now...but when you are done having kids and breastfeeding, you might choose to meet with a plastic surgeon to discuss revision. Hope this helps. Best,Christopher Pannucci MD MSBoard Certified Plastic SurgeonPlastic Surgery NorthwestSpokane, Washington
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May 18, 2022
Answer: Too perky! Will they look more natural after pregnancy/breastfeeding? Dear @2perky thank you for your question. It is important to be careful of a contracture, make controls of this process with your surgeon. Breasts tend to grow by enlarging the mammary glands when breastfeeding, which may cause some laxity in some cases or for some patients since not all patient skin is equal. For more information and recommendations is best to consult with one or several board certified plastic surgeons. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS
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May 18, 2022
Answer: Too perky! Will they look more natural after pregnancy/breastfeeding? Dear @2perky thank you for your question. It is important to be careful of a contracture, make controls of this process with your surgeon. Breasts tend to grow by enlarging the mammary glands when breastfeeding, which may cause some laxity in some cases or for some patients since not all patient skin is equal. For more information and recommendations is best to consult with one or several board certified plastic surgeons. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS
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May 16, 2022
Answer: Implants If you have capsules, this will keep your implants sitting a little high and pregnancy will not change this. Pregnancy may change your breast tissue, but not implants.
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May 16, 2022
Answer: Implants If you have capsules, this will keep your implants sitting a little high and pregnancy will not change this. Pregnancy may change your breast tissue, but not implants.
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May 16, 2022
Answer: BA results Dear 2perky, I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice. Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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May 16, 2022
Answer: BA results Dear 2perky, I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice. Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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