Pocket Too Small - Revision May Be Needed

Krma

Hi all, I had a one step direct to implant with Alloderm in February 2017. At my 4 week appointment my plastic surgeon mentioned that it looks like the pocket she created for the left breast may be too small. She mentioned I may need a revision to open the pocket up some. On that side the implant is not descending. It's almost as if the implant is hitting the corner of the pocket and sitting on top of it instead of fitting in it. I am now 7 weeks post surgery and it still looks like the implant is sitting on top of the pocket.

1. Has anyone had to have a pocket revision after one step with Alloderm? Was it as painful as the original mastectomy and reconstruction?

2. Is it possible that the corner of the pocket will stretch and the pocket won't need to be moved?

3. At 7 weeks post op my breasts are still very hard and they do not move. Actually I can't even see the bottom of my breasts because they are so hard at the incision. Will they ever feel softer and closer to the feel of normal breasts?

Thank you for your insight. Otis appreciated

Meadow

Krma. I too had this surgery, and 3 years later had surgery to repair capsular contracture from radiation. The revision surgery was not as bad as the original mastectomy and implant placement. and yes, the implants will settle and be softer. Hoping for good results for you, and hoping you do get more responses soon.