Lump after breast augmentation with saline implants

New lumps after breast augmentation must be investigated and ruled out for malignancy.  Most of these masses wind up being benign but they should be investigated. Steps to figure out the nature of the lesion could be as benign as an ultrasound. The mass may represent a resolving hematoma or, in rarer... more

Without examining you, it is impossible to say for sure what this is. Go back to your doctor and ask. Most likely, if it is in the lower pole or along the outer edge, you are just feeling the implant where the tissue over it is thinner.

Hi there- as you might expect, this is a difficult question to answer without examining you and knowing some details about how your surgery was done, but it sounds like you are experiencing a bit of saline implant palpability, or the ability to feel the implant through your tissues. There are several causes... more

Without an exam, I am speculating. You may be feeling the edge of the implant, a lymph node, a fibrocystic lesion or even something else.  Most of the things that it could be are benign, and nothing to worry about.  It is something you should have examined, for peace of mind.

Odds are it is nothing, you are just feeling a piece of the implant; however, you should set up an appointment to see your surgeon so he can check you out and reassure you. Without seeing you and feeling your breast, I cannot give you a diagnosis.

Hello Any breast lump should be evaluated by your physician so please bring that up to your doctor's attention right away  to make sure there is nothing that requires biopsy or further evaluation.  Having said that, we see many patients who are very thin and can feel the edge of their implant where... more

If you are thin  or the implant is wide enough so that its edges sit outside your normal breast tissue perimeter, you may be able to feel the saline bag. This can feel like a fold, a sharp edge or even a point, or a bubble. Check with your surgeon.

2timesD, Any new mass or lump in the breast should be checked out. There should not be any "water bubble" from your implants. Without seeing a picture, it is hard to give you specific advice. However, you may be feeling your implant protrude from under the muscle, but we would need more clinical... more

Anytime there is a question of how things look, feel, etc the one who will know best at the present time is the one who operated on you. He/she should be able to evaluate  you and give the proper advice This sounds like it is part of the implant, as a "water bublle" does not sound like... more

As stated by the masses above, it is most likely your implant edge.  Have your plastic surgeon evaluate it.  Don't forget, you should have at least annual follow up with your surgeon, as well as, your gynecologist for a breast exam.  Good luck!