capsular contracture.

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living Member Posts: 45
capsular contracture.

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  • living
    living Member Posts: 45
    edited November 2013


    any experiences with this?

  • anna4969
    anna4969 Member Posts: 86
    edited November 2013


    Hi Living,


    You might be best posting this in the reconstruction section as I think more people might see it there and respond. Yes, I had severe capsular contracture so much that my diep reconstructive surgery was quite complicated and the results are not good because of it. It has caused quite a bit of discomfort while the tissue expander was in place and now still after the diep. I also think it contributed to my lymphedema issues as well. If you have specific questions, I would be happy to share my thoughts.

  • Momine
    Momine Member Posts: 7,859
    edited November 2013


    Anna, why did you have a TE for a DIEP?

  • karen1956
    karen1956 Member Posts: 6,503
    edited November 2013


    Living...yes, I had problems with my TE...PS had to go in twice and fix the pocket....now 5 years later, all is good.....happy to answer any questions...

  • anna4969
    anna4969 Member Posts: 86
    edited November 2013


    Hi Living, After mx had tissue expander placed to save room for diep tissue.

  • C-squared
    C-squared Member Posts: 514
    edited November 2013


    Hi Ladies!


    I had my "exchange" surgery last December 2012 and am more recently experiencing the feeling of "rocks" (in place of boobs) on my chest. Is it because the implants are settling into place or because I am experiencing capsular contracture??? I can definitely "move" the implants in all directions.., in a clock-wise or counter-clock-wise motion, BUT they feel stiff, as if they need to be lubricated. And there is a very slight sound when I am "ranging" them. I just hate this feeling of "rock-hardness". Do you have any advice for making my foobs more comfortable and more a part of my natural anatomy? I look forward to any advice that you have to offer~ :o)

  • Momine
    Momine Member Posts: 7,859
    edited November 2013

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