Lump after breast augmentation with saline implants

I had saline breast implants about 9 months ago. On my left breast, there is a lump that feels like a water bubble. Is this normal? What could this be?

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A: Masses post-op

Steven H. Williams, MD

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

A: Can't say for sure

Richard P. Rand, MD

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.

A: Probably Saline Implant Rippling

Armando Soto, MD

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

A: Could be the edge of the implant or...

Scott E. Kasden, MD

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.

A: If you are worried, follow up with your doctor

William B. Rosenblatt, MD

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.

A: You may be feeling the implant shell

Francisco Canales, MD

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

A: Probably the implant

Robin T.W. Yuan, MD

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.

A: Any breast mass should be checked out

David Shafer, MD

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

A: Go see your surgeon!

Michael S. Beckenstein, MD

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

A: Probably the implant edge

Kenneth R. Francis, MD

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!

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