I've reached my 6 month mark but am facing reoperation because the implants have not dropped enough. Is that my surgeon's fault in that he did not make the pockets deep enough originally or did he and my body healed them up slightly? A capsular contracture has also developed in my left breast. I'd say Grade III, not painful but palpable. Regardless though, pockets need to be made deeper and now I face both re-surgery nerves and anesthesia fees. I don't want to pay for HIS mistake.
Answer: Is That the Surgeon's Fault?
No, I would not say it is the surgeon's fault or responsibility. Each patient's body reacts differently to the implants.
They often are high riding early on as the pectoral muscles compress the implants and displace the fluid contents up into the upper pole of the breast. In most patients the implants settle as the muscles relax over several months, but this is not totally predictable.
As far as capsular contracture goes, these are also not completely preventable. There are, by the way, non-surgical options that can be tried short of the operating room, and you should discuss these with your surgeon.
Both of these problems are know risks, and not the fault of anyone--not the surgeon, not you.
Thanks for your question, Suzie, and best wishes.
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Answer: Is That the Surgeon's Fault?
No, I would not say it is the surgeon's fault or responsibility. Each patient's body reacts differently to the implants.
They often are high riding early on as the pectoral muscles compress the implants and displace the fluid contents up into the upper pole of the breast. In most patients the implants settle as the muscles relax over several months, but this is not totally predictable.
As far as capsular contracture goes, these are also not completely preventable. There are, by the way, non-surgical options that can be tried short of the operating room, and you should discuss these with your surgeon.
Both of these problems are know risks, and not the fault of anyone--not the surgeon, not you.
Thanks for your question, Suzie, and best wishes.
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October 9, 2012
Answer: You might try this first...
I had a patient dependent on Accolate for softness in one of her breasts. She tried Flaxseed capsules and got off the Accolate completely. I use in on anyone with threatening firmness and it seems to help most of the time. Worth a shot before spending a lot of money on aneshtesia. No picture makes it hard to assess the failure to drop.
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October 9, 2012
Answer: You might try this first...
I had a patient dependent on Accolate for softness in one of her breasts. She tried Flaxseed capsules and got off the Accolate completely. I use in on anyone with threatening firmness and it seems to help most of the time. Worth a shot before spending a lot of money on aneshtesia. No picture makes it hard to assess the failure to drop.
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