My right breast feels slightly firmer and sits a bit higher than the left. Early sign of capsular contracture? (Photos)

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I had my breast implants placed via Mia Femtech (190cc Motiva) approximately one year ago. I’ve recently noticed that my right breast feels slightly firmer and sits a bit higher than the left. When I touch it, I can feel the implant move, but there’s no pain or discomfort for now. It just doesn’t look natural. Could this be an early sign of capsular contracture? If so, is there a way to address it naturally without undergoing surgery? And if it’s mild and not progressing, is it safe to simply monitor it and live with it as is?

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

It is very likely that you may be devoting breast contracture. You should discuss options of treatment with your surgeon. Good luck.

Leland Deane, MD, FACS · Answer

The short answer is, in my opinion, to do nothing at present but be monitored by your surgeon. Thank you for bringing this technique to my attention because I hadn't heard of it (not approved in the USA) until now, so I did some research on the web. I'm not sure what your surgeon would decide to do but it seems too early to take action. Our present technique of sub-muscular breast implants with Mentor implants provides natural results with highly accurate placement and a quick recovery, and that is what we use routinely to avoid the problems of asymmetry that you have. Sub-muscular placement also has a very low capsular contraction rate. This is what you may eventually need.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

The symptoms you described could indicate capsular contracture.  During early phases sometimes non surgical interventions are effective.  I encourage you to visit with your surgeon for an evaluation.  I've included a video I hope you find helpful.

Guray Yesiladali, MD, FEBOPRAS · Answer

Thank you for your thoughtful and detailed question, you’re describing a concern that many patients share, especially within the first 1–2 years after breast augmentation.

James Long, MD FACS · Answer

Yes, it does look like it could be an early capsular contracture, however, if early on post procedurally, the capsule might be corrected with massage (displacement exercises) with the possible addition of medication that can help to attenuate the capsule.

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