Hey ladies,
I’m 11months PO and finally my surgeon has said I have Capsular contraction, which I knew I had from about 12weeks PO as was always firm in one part and never dropped. Anyhoo he’s told me to do massaging (plus the medication) but he didn’t elaborate on the massaging technique when I asked. Any massage tips please ????? I’m trying to break the scar tissue down x
Hey Nicky! Aw I’m sorry to hear that! How do they feel?
There’s quite a few videos on YouTube available! I had qucky look on there a while ago when I was looking for ways to encourage drop and fluff. Someone of them are surgeons giving the advice on how to do it as well!
My nurse on Wednesday told me to put one palm of my hand flat on top and the other flat underneath and gently move it round in a circle if that makes any sense? Hope you’re ok! X
I’m sorry to hear this hun, I hope you can get sorted. Is this something that happens in both? Or just one side? Also are there any risk factors for certain people getting this, such as allergies, previous reactions to things etc? Healing thoughts your way !! X
My left is lovely and soft, dropped perfectly. My right just never seemed to drop and was always firm on the uppper inside part. It’s not painful, only when aggressive force is used. It can happen in both it’s just the luck of the draw really ???? And it can develop a few years done the line. Yeah I looked on YouTube but trying to look for aggressive ones and can’t seem to find any ???? Thankyou though ladies!xx
I wouldnt be happy with being fobbed off with massaging to try and help this. Google it from what Ive just read that doesnt work and is old hat advice. According to what ive just read on several different sites the only sure fast way to have it sorted is for a new implant and the skin the problem to be removed. Dont leave it too late that your out of your warranty!! Treating Capsular Contracture
There are only a few non-surgical treatments for capsular contracture. The only treatment that guarantees the condition won’t return is the permanent removal of the implants and surrounding scar tissue. Capsular contracture is one of the reasons that women opt for breast implant removal.
In the past, some surgeons would squeeze the affected breast(s) and implant(s) to break up the scar tissue capsule, but this technique frequently resulted in complications and is no longer recommended. Other treatments involve the use of sound waves to soften the breast, oral vitamin E and anti-inflammatory leukotrienes such as Accolate or Singulair. The effectiveness of these treatments is, at best, based on anecdotal evidence, and they only occasionally provide significant improvement.
The best treatment for capsular contracture is to go back to the operating room and have your surgeon release the scar tissue surgically. Talk to your surgeon about which treatment he or she recommends to treat your capsular contracture.
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