How long is recovery process after capsular contracture surgery? Is there any medicine/food to improve recovery process? (photo)

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I am 36 years old and had capsular contracture in my right breast- I had a surgery on 02/23/2017- during the surgery old implant & capsular were removed, new implant and alloderm were put. I had a drain for 1 week. My right breast is still swelling and looks much lower than my left breast. Please advise how long will be recovery and when my breasts will be equal? I still not feeling good-cannot lift, difficult to stand up, feel some pain.

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

You may feel sore and tired during the first 48 to 72 hours following surgery. During these first few days, you may engage in light activities, but must refrain from lifting or raising  your arms above your head.Swelling and bruising will subside during the first week after surgery and can be managed by pain medication. The initial surgical tapes will be removed a few weeks after surgery during a post operative visit. #Revision patients typically may return to a #work a few days after surgery (only a light workload during the first two weeks). Showers are permitted on post op day #3 if there are no drains.Scars will progressively fade throughout the first year following surgery and products may be applied a fews later but only with your surgeon's permission.

Matthew A. DelMauro, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello, and thank you for your question. (Keep in mind that an in-person consultation is necessary for the best advice.) Recovery from "capsular contracture surgery" depends on the procedures that are performed. For instance, total capsulectomy and implant removal will have a different recovery time than total capsulectomy, implant exchange, and breast lift. In my practice, the average recovery time (such that the patient has no activity restrictions) is approximately 6 weeks. (This may be different for other plastic surgeons.) Anyway, if you decide to pursue surgery it’s very important that you find a surgeon whom you are comfortable with and trust and who evaluates you in-person and tailors an individualized treatment plan for you and your aesthetic goals. Best of luck!
Matthew A. DelMauro, M.D.

Soumo Banerji, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and picture.  Moderate pain and swelling is common after this surgery, however the difference in size/shape of your two breasts is concerning.  I recommend that you see your surgeon again soon in case there is fluid or blood in the breast that needs to be drained.

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