I am 10 weeks post op breast augmentation and one side has not dropped and is tighter and occasionally sore. My photos are before surgery, day after surgery, 6 weeks post op, and 9 weeks. Do you think I’ve developed capsular contracture, or do you think there was an error in surgery?
Answer: Breast Implants Hi & thanks for your question!Your implants are dropping and settling at different rates, which can be completely normal. It may take 6 months for both implants to drop and settle into their pockets. Continue to follow your surgeons instructions and contact him or her with your concerns. Best wishes!
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Answer: Breast Implants Hi & thanks for your question!Your implants are dropping and settling at different rates, which can be completely normal. It may take 6 months for both implants to drop and settle into their pockets. Continue to follow your surgeons instructions and contact him or her with your concerns. Best wishes!
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Answer: 10 weeks post-op breast augmentation and asymmetric, what do you think? Hello, thank you for your question. You still in the healing process, It can often take up to 6 months for a breast augmentation’s result to be known so I would recommend seeing your surgeon in person to discuss your concerns and have them provide you reassurance that you are healing well.
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Answer: 10 weeks post-op breast augmentation and asymmetric, what do you think? Hello, thank you for your question. You still in the healing process, It can often take up to 6 months for a breast augmentation’s result to be known so I would recommend seeing your surgeon in person to discuss your concerns and have them provide you reassurance that you are healing well.
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July 8, 2019
Answer: Breast implants Hi and thanks for your question. I’m sorry you are having concerns regarding your recent breast augmentation. By your photos, it does seem that your implants are settling at different rates which can be completely normal in the healing process. It can take 6 months-1 year for implants to fully settle into their pockets. Your question about having developed a capsule is valid but most surgeons will have you try some different treatments that may help it settle into position before choosing a revision. I recommend speaking with your surgeon to discuss treatment options. Best of luck to you !
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July 8, 2019
Answer: Breast implants Hi and thanks for your question. I’m sorry you are having concerns regarding your recent breast augmentation. By your photos, it does seem that your implants are settling at different rates which can be completely normal in the healing process. It can take 6 months-1 year for implants to fully settle into their pockets. Your question about having developed a capsule is valid but most surgeons will have you try some different treatments that may help it settle into position before choosing a revision. I recommend speaking with your surgeon to discuss treatment options. Best of luck to you !
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July 8, 2019
Answer: Dropping You are still early in the healing process and do have two different breasts. Your implants may not drop at the same time. There are things that can be done now to help speed up the process of dropping. However, it can take up to 6 months before the implants have completely settled and the tissues relaxed. I would suggest discussing your concerns with your surgeon.
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July 8, 2019
Answer: Dropping You are still early in the healing process and do have two different breasts. Your implants may not drop at the same time. There are things that can be done now to help speed up the process of dropping. However, it can take up to 6 months before the implants have completely settled and the tissues relaxed. I would suggest discussing your concerns with your surgeon.
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July 8, 2019
Answer: Will my implant drop into place? Thank you for your questions and photos. Your pictures show that after surgery, both of your implants were sitting high. One started to drop, the other likely didn't. At ten weeks post operative, there's still a chance that your high riding implant could settle. There are several things that your surgeon could suggest to help move the implant down. You're right to question whether capsular contracture may be starting. One of the first signs is asymmetric implant position. In your case however, the high riding implant has remained high without settling. Only your surgeon can access you for signs of capsular contracture. As far as there having been an error on the part of your surgeon, I doubt it but wouldn't speculate on the basis of your photos. Stay in touch with your surgeon. Healing from breast augmentation is a process that takes time.
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July 8, 2019
Answer: Will my implant drop into place? Thank you for your questions and photos. Your pictures show that after surgery, both of your implants were sitting high. One started to drop, the other likely didn't. At ten weeks post operative, there's still a chance that your high riding implant could settle. There are several things that your surgeon could suggest to help move the implant down. You're right to question whether capsular contracture may be starting. One of the first signs is asymmetric implant position. In your case however, the high riding implant has remained high without settling. Only your surgeon can access you for signs of capsular contracture. As far as there having been an error on the part of your surgeon, I doubt it but wouldn't speculate on the basis of your photos. Stay in touch with your surgeon. Healing from breast augmentation is a process that takes time.
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