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Deflated Breast Implant from Carrying 9 Lbs?

asked 2 years ago by Amanda in Houston in Houston, Texas
Latest answer by Peter A. Aldea, MD
Question viewed 426 times
Tags: breasts, breast size

Two weeks after I got breast implants, I was carrying a bag that weighed 9 lbs. I had a very bad/painful muscle spasm and immediately felt my right breast shrink. I was called in a muscle relaxer, but it didn't seem to help. My doctor says that I have a larger version of what I had before, which isn't a good enough answer for me. Today, my right breast is at least a half cup smaller than my left; it's also higher and harder. If I lay on my back, it sits stright up, where my left breast falls naturally to the side. Any advice?

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2 answers to Deflated Breast Implant from Carrying 9 Lbs?

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Deflated breast implant

Dear Amanda, I have NEVER seen a 9 pound weight deflate a breast implant. It would take a LOT more sudden compression force to do it. More than a bear hug, sleeping on your stomach, having sex - all the other normal activities we engage it. Without examining you, I would be guessing. But - the key to the diagnosis lies in your comment "my right breast is at least a half cup smaller than my left; it's also higher and HARDER". Amanda, a deflated implant does not move up AND becomes... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Hard to tell; See your surgeon

Hello, You could have an implant position change or a rupture. I would see your surgeon to have this sorted out ASAP. This is not something we will easily figure out without examining you.
John P. Di Saia, MD

Orange Plastic Surgeon

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