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    Default !2 years post boob job capsular contraction

    Sooooo, I've noticed recently that my boobs seem bigger. A dress i wore last summer won't contain the twins any more. I definitely haven't put weight on, even if i did it never goes near my boobs, hence having the boob job to begin with. Last night i decided to have a self examination and noticed that the left feels harder than the right, i can feel it, under both boobs it feels harder, no so squeezable, but also explains why they seem to have gotten bigger and seem more pushed out on my chest (i've actually been thinking they look nicer lately because of it).

    So, i'm pretty sure I have some mild Capsular Contraction. Does anyone have experience of this? Is there any chance it won't get worse or is that inevitable?

    P>S> The title should read 12 years post boob job, not 2.
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    Default Re: !2 years post boob job capsular contraction

    I wish I could offer you more help, but I do not have implants. Have you recently started any sort of hormonal birth control or noticed any cycle changes? Also do they feel more tender? No tenderness?

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    Default Re: !2 years post boob job capsular contraction

    It does sound like capsular contracture. There are four "grades", of capsular contracture. It sounds like you are in the beginning stages of it.
    No need to necessarily freak out though.
    I had it in one of my implants and had the implant replaced last year. Mine was very hard, and it made my boobs look uneven.
    When I went to the plastic surgeon initially, he said that some people like the look/feel of their boobs BETTER with the cc and choose never to fix it.
    If I were you, I would make an appointment so at least you know know exactly what's going on with it.

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    Default Re: !2 years post boob job capsular contraction

    Forgive me if I'm wrong/dumb, but aren't you supposed to replace them every 10 anyway? Could this have something to do with them being 12?

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    Default Re: !2 years post boob job capsular contraction

    Thanks the replies ladies!
    Starling - no tenderness and i haven't changed birth control so i think we can rule that out.
    Tuesdaymarie - it's a myth that you have to replace them every ten years. Modern implants (I have textured shell cohesive silicone with subpectoral placement) are lifetime devices. Casular contraction usually occurs in the first 6 months post op but can occasionally occur years later. Not a lot is known about it as a condition but my own personal theory is that it has developed due to a lack of massage over the past couple of years. I've been single for a good 15 months and before that i was engaged to someone who wasn't interested in my boobs at all (hey, that's my theory and i'm sticking to it!).

    SwanPrincess - i've made an appointment to see my surgeon on July 16th so we'll see what he says. Lord knows how i'm going to rise the money for a new boob job though!! It may be time for me to look into camming...

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    Quote Originally Posted by ~*SwanPrincess*~ View Post
    he said that some people like the look/feel of their boobs BETTER with the cc and choose never to fix it.
    If I were you, I would make an appointment so at least you know know exactly what's going on with it.
    ^I can see that! As i said - i have actually been thinking that they look nicer lately but my main concern is that it will get worse and there will come a point at which they will not look nice!

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    Default Re: !2 years post boob job capsular contraction

    capsular contracture is the body's natural reaction to a 'foreign' body. It only gets worse with time. It's a really easy fix though, in terms of a re-do surgery.

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    Default Re: !2 years post boob job capsular contraction

    Thanks Melonie - i've been thinking about new implants anyway to go a little bigger, so if it is CC then time for new boobs (yay!). Now i just have to work out a way to raise the money for it - financially this is just about the worst period of my life (hopefully ever)!

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    Thanks! I just can't even begin to think about how i could raise the funds for surgery right now - even the $140 to see my surgeon next week is a pain right now.

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    Default Re: !2 years post boob job capsular contraction

    Quote Originally Posted by tuesdaymarie View Post
    Forgive me if I'm wrong/dumb, but aren't you supposed to replace them every 10 anyway? Could this have something to do with them being 12?
    They did not tell us this then. I'm 45 and got mine done at 31 and my surgeon said if it isn't broke don't fix it. Risks and complications of multiple surgeries could be worse. With that said I've been sick from mine for about 6 years. Will see if new ones make a difference. Also I have bakers 1 in my left implant. Only way I new was it got smaller , I thought it was leaking. Usually the implant will pull in and look smaller. I think in severe cases it can look bigger but I'm not positive.

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    Default Re: !2 years post boob job capsular contraction

    I also want to add, I know people who've had theirs 20plus years with no problems it all depends...

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    Quote Originally Posted by spartaca View Post
    Thanks the replies ladies!
    Starling - no tenderness and i haven't changed birth control so i think we can rule that out.
    Tuesdaymarie - it's a myth that you have to replace them every ten years. Modern implants (I have textured shell cohesive silicone with subpectoral placement) are lifetime devices. Casular contraction usually occurs in the first 6 months post op but can occasionally occur years later. Not a lot is known about it as a condition but my own personal theory is that it has developed due to a lack of massage over the past couple of years. I've been single for a good 15 months and before that i was engaged to someone who wasn't interested in my boobs at all (hey, that's my theory and i'm sticking to it!).

    SwanPrincess - i've made an appointment to see my surgeon on July 16th so we'll see what he says. Lord knows how i'm going to rise the money for a new boob job though!! It may be time for me to look into camming...
    That's not true. Your only suppose to massage them for a few months not 12 years. Melonie is correct. It's like your body is rejecting them. After 10-12 years sometimes are immune systems start to react..

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    Default Re: !2 years post boob job capsular contraction

    Quote Originally Posted by Genoveve View Post
    I've had it for a long time with my second set of boobs. I think a lot of girls are unknowingly walking around with it since I was told that I have level 2 CC in my 'good boob' and that boob looks and feels totally fine. I assume that it will take a long time before your CC will look/feel significantly worse since mine hasn't changed in years so don't freak out about having to rush for a new set asap.
    Yep! My boob with it has looked the same for as long as I had it occur.

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    Quote Originally Posted by michele11 View Post
    That's not true. Your only suppose to massage them for a few months not 12 years. Melonie is correct. It's like your body is rejecting them. After 10-12 years sometimes are immune systems start to react..
    I know that michele, i'm just feeling a bit sorry for my single self

    I was told to get a 10 year checkup and am aware that it's overdue, so I've booked myself in to see my PS in a couple of weeks.

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