I have had grade 3 Capsular Contracture since 3 weeks or sooner. (saline implants, sub-muscular) I have a follow up at 12 weeks for possible capsulotomy/ectomy? I have put on over 5lbs since surgery due to lack of exercise and am dying to hit the gym again. I have only been walking or lightly jogging with very good sports bras doubled up. I am wondering what the consensus is on using weights, and doing push-ups and pull-ups at this stage.
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Dear Pinned,
Thats a good question. Your normal breast tissue is above the muscle, not under it, so how would an implant that is supposed to mimmic normal breast tissue feel normal under the muscle?
The answer is it does and it doesn't. When your muscles (chest muscles...
I recommend waiting before considering breast augmentation surgery. You may change both physically and psychologically over the next few years. You should be fairly mature and be able to make an informed decision.
One month is still too early postop. It usually takes three months to completely settle in. I would recommend massaging that side more aggressively for the next couple of weeks in order to try to catch left side to right side. Your nipple is also higher on that left side which may contribute to...