Had my implants x 3 yrs. Yesterday woke up and cleaned house. No problems. Then while driving my car felt a weird fluttering feeling when I would twist a certain way or move a certain way. Was better this a.m. but I still feel it every now and then. Scared.
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February 16, 2011
Answer: Fluttering Sensation Years After Breast Implants
I agree with my colleagues and, as usual with Dr. Rand. The appearance of your right breast and the history is highly suggestive of either a fluid (seroma) or a blood collection (hematoma). This is best evaluated with an Ultrasound and may need to be surgically evacuated.
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It is not unusual to develop a tight tender cord across the armpit after axillary breast augmentation. It's not a damaged tendon.
This will get better as you continue to heal, but I do recommend some stretching and massage to speed up the resolution:
Stand next to a...
It is too early to consider revision
When a lift is done on one breast only there may still be some asymmetry
I would wait several more months and then decide which breast you would like to match
Determine the desired breast width and possibly change one implant.
Revise...