12 days post BA, extremely worried about getting capsular contracture. More pain in one breast that the other. Feeling anxious!

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I had my BA 12 days ago, 345cc Subfacial. I assume Im probably best to wait for my post op appointment in a couple days. From day 6 I felt as though my right implant had become apart of me, minimal pain and softening/reduced swelling quicker than my left. My left is a fraction bigger, assuming it's swollen. It feels very similar in firmness as the other, internally in feels quite different. Almost harder and the nipple is more painful. I do have a little pain on the outer edge also. Anxious!

William Andrade, MD · Answer

Hello, pain only 12 days postop would be far more likely due to the normal wound healing process than capsular contracture.  Some difference in swelling is also normal but close followup is needed to assure proper healing.

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Hello,Thank you for your question. It is very common to have breasts look and feel slightly different while healing- esspecially in the first few weeks. You are describing normal, subtle differences however it is best to follow up closely with your Plastic Surgeon after surgery in order to rule out anything problematic.All the best

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

I appreciate your question.

Right now, you are very early on in the
post op recovery period and too early for capsular contracture to happen. It will take 3-6 months for you to feel comfortable
having implants in your body and for them to settle. This time allows for you
to physically and psychologically adapt to your new body image. There are many
variables that contribute to a breast augmentation's final result. Preop size
and shape, IMF location, location of the implants and type of implant. Patients
heal at different rates and each breast will sometimes heal at a different
rate. Rest, relax, recover and heal. Please Express your concerns to your surgeon so
he/she can examine you at this time.  Then reassess final result at 6 months.

The best way to assess and give true
advice would be an in-person exam.

Please see a board-certified plastic
surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative breast surgery.

Best of luck!Dr. Schwartz

Sheila S. Nazarian, MD · Answer

You are way too early in your recovery to be worrying about CC. What you are experiencing sounds like asymmetric healing which is extremely common. However, share your concerns with your surgeon at your next post op appointment. Best, Dr. Nazarian

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

I think that  if  you have specific concerns regarding your recent surgery, you should contact your surgeon to discuss them. Best of luck.

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