I started with a b cup (126 Lbs- 26YO, no kids) and had 375 high profile silicone implants placed under the muscle 4 days ago. I noticed the left breast swelling and leaking from the tube of the pain pump only on the left side. My doctor had me come in right away yesterday. They pulled me into the operating room and cut me back open to make sure there was no bleeding. It's still pretty swollen. Could it be a capsular contracture forming? How capsular contracture form?
September 20, 2016
Answer: Asymmetric discomfort common after breast augmentation particularly with sub muscular placement. The use of drains is a bit unusual but most patients report asymmetric discomfort after breast augmentation. This is particularly true of the implants are in a sub muscular position.
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September 20, 2016
Answer: Asymmetric discomfort common after breast augmentation particularly with sub muscular placement. The use of drains is a bit unusual but most patients report asymmetric discomfort after breast augmentation. This is particularly true of the implants are in a sub muscular position.
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September 20, 2016
Answer: One breast more painful than the other after breast augmentation Thank you for your question. I am sorry you have not had a smooth recovery. It is normal for one breast to be more uncomfortable after a breast augmentation. It does appear from your pictures the left breast was more swollen and potentially could have had a hematoma (bleeding). Since your surgeon took you back and verified there was no bleeding or removed the hematoma that was there (I am unclear from your question) it is common for that side to remain more swollen. A capsular contracture is scar tissue hardening around the implant. It is too soon to worry about a capsular contracture at this point. The muscle and tissues need time to stretch and accommodate the implant. Continue to stay in contact with your surgeon as it sounds like they are following you closely. Good luck with your recovery.
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September 20, 2016
Answer: One breast more painful than the other after breast augmentation Thank you for your question. I am sorry you have not had a smooth recovery. It is normal for one breast to be more uncomfortable after a breast augmentation. It does appear from your pictures the left breast was more swollen and potentially could have had a hematoma (bleeding). Since your surgeon took you back and verified there was no bleeding or removed the hematoma that was there (I am unclear from your question) it is common for that side to remain more swollen. A capsular contracture is scar tissue hardening around the implant. It is too soon to worry about a capsular contracture at this point. The muscle and tissues need time to stretch and accommodate the implant. Continue to stay in contact with your surgeon as it sounds like they are following you closely. Good luck with your recovery.
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