Can you get capsular Contracture 2 weeks after breast augmentation???

Question

My left breast has been bigger and higher since surgery on march 20th im 5'2 120lb, had 430cc high profile mentor silicone in left and 400cc in the right. Or could it be wrong size implant in left thanks

Barbara L. Persons, MD, FACS · Answer

Two weeks is too early for a real capsule to form. Most likely, one breast is simply different, and/or is healing differently than the other. Additionally, you mentioned that you had different sized implants placed (was this to correct a pre-existing asymmetry?) "Bigger and higher" are important to note….but at two weeks post-op these things alone aren't necessarily predictive of your final result. If you had early pain out of proportion, I might be concerned about a hematoma, but I doubt this is the case with you--two weeks is late, and you would complain of more pain and firmness than you have. None of this rules out the possibility of a capsule  eventually forming….but I also think 2 weeks is too early to judge. I am glad to hear that you know what a capsule is, because every breast augmentation patient should know about this risk. Ultimately, the best way to assess a capsule is by physical examination, and hopefully you will be due for follow-up soon anyways. The overall message is that 2 weeks is far to early to assess your final results. Wait for 3 months to judge, and wait 6 months to make your final assessment. Healing after breast aug is a dynamic process, be patient.

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

At only two weeks post operative you are still very early in the healing process. It is not uncommon to have one breast more swollen or sitting higher than the other. Often times they do not heal at the same rate. I recommend waiting at least 3 months for things to heal and settle. Conitnue to follow up with yoru chosen surgeon as directed.

Juan Carlos Fuentes, MD · Answer

Two weeks after the surgery you still have too much swelling on the breast, and it makes the breast to feel tight and look uneven, and in most of the times, the swelling is not even, usually the side with the biggest implant tends to swell up more than the other. You just need to be patient and wait, few more weeks, usually at 12 weeks after the surgery about 90% of the swelling is gone and then you can have a better idea to what will be the results from the surgery.

Gary Lawton, MD, FACS · Answer

It is most likely neither.  I would expect that over the next 6 months that the asymmetry will improve, especially with breast massage.

Robert Whitfield, MD · Answer

No you don't have a capsular contracture after two weeks.  You need several weeks for the swelling to resolve and then be able to see your results.In breast
augmentation I have chosen to spend time reviewing photographs with patients to
fully understand their expectation of size and shape.  Many times this simply raises more questions.  I will make measurements and use the implant
guides to allow the patient to understand exactly the sizes that are reasonable
for their body type and measurements.

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Can you get capsular Contracture 2 weeks after breast augmentation???

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Can you get capsular Contracture 2 weeks after breast augmentation???

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