I had my implants replaced with silicone implants less then a year ago. I woke up one morning after sleeping on my side to pain in my breast which turned in to some swelling. After a few days it went away and everything seemed back to normal. Fast forward to a month or so later the same thing happened. I have pain and swelling in one breast after sleeping on my side. Are these signs of capsular contraction? Can symptoms of that come and go???
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Answer: Pain and swelling one year after breast implants
Thank-you for your query. Based on your photographs and history , it appears that you have some capsular contracture on the left side. While minor degrees of contractures are very common, these can be progressive and you should discuss your concerns with your Plastic surgeon. For minor degrees...
If the prosthesis is on the subglandular plane, you need surgery to make a new pocket with a dual plane and insert a new prosthesis, and if the first operation is dual plane, you need surgery to narrow the existing pocket. As the tissue has become thinner, prosthesis boundaries are visible and...
For now, you need to wait. I do recommend avoiding bras and clothing that push your breasts together, and perhaps sleep with a small towel placed between your breasts.
