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?
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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July 8, 2019
Answer: Breast asymmetry Dear meg30790, women’s breasts have some degree of asymmetry. Some may be more noticeable than others. If you have breast asymmetry before breast augmentation surgery, there is a great chance that this will exhibit right after the surgery.If the asymmetry becomes more noticeable after breast augmentation surgery, a revision may be needed to correct the asymmetry. In most cases, the revision involves correction in both breasts. For example, large breasts can be reduced to a more manageable size, but the amount of reduction might differ between each breast if one happens to be naturally larger than the other. The same can be said if a person wants to augment their small breasts to a larger size: one might be augmented more than the other.Also, you should wait until after 6 months when your implants have completely dropped and fluffed into their final position. You should discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon. Make sure your surgeon understands your goals. 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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July 8, 2019
Answer: Breast asymmetry Dear meg30790, women’s breasts have some degree of asymmetry. Some may be more noticeable than others. If you have breast asymmetry before breast augmentation surgery, there is a great chance that this will exhibit right after the surgery.If the asymmetry becomes more noticeable after breast augmentation surgery, a revision may be needed to correct the asymmetry. In most cases, the revision involves correction in both breasts. For example, large breasts can be reduced to a more manageable size, but the amount of reduction might differ between each breast if one happens to be naturally larger than the other. The same can be said if a person wants to augment their small breasts to a larger size: one might be augmented more than the other.Also, you should wait until after 6 months when your implants have completely dropped and fluffed into their final position. You should discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon. Make sure your surgeon understands your goals. 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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