Any lump on the breast must be evaluated by a doctor. A mamogram and ultrasound should be performed. In most cases, a small mass can be the valve of the implant, a cyst, scar tissue from the surgery, or a benign fibroadenoma. Please see your surgeon and get the diagnosis.
Hard lump on Breast Implants?
Hi, I recently found a hard, stationary, marble shaped lump at the 10 o'clock postion of my left nipple. I do have saline implants and the ultrasound tech said she thought the lump was on the bag and not on my natural breast.
I am currently waiting to see a surgeon. But for peace of mind, does anyone know what this can be??
2 answers to “Hard lump on Breast Implants?”
A: lump on a bag
Casel, The lump that you describe may be several things. It could be a cyst in your breast. It could be a segment of the implant herniating through your muscle. It could be a stitch reaction if your implants were inserted through the periareolar approach. Your surgeon will have a better... more
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