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Why Would There Be Lumps in my Right Breast 6 Months After BA over Muscle, Silicone Implants?

asked 8 months ago by misswhip in manchester in manchester
Latest answer by Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Question viewed 228 times
Tags: lumps, over muscle

i had my breast implants (silicone) 6 months ago, over the muscle, i went from a 34b to a 34e. had no problems with them, apart from very sensitive nipples which i was told to expect. about 3 weeks ago, mt right breast has gone bigger, it feels like its got 'liquid pockets' in it, kind of like swollen glands if thats possible,i also get sharp pains in it too ive had a course of antibiotics but not reduced and its almost a cup size bigger. what can this be?? please help as i am really worried

4 answers to Why Would There Be Lumps in my Right Breast 6 Months After BA over Muscle, Silicone Implants?

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Why Would There Be Lumps in my Right Breast 6 Months After BA over Muscle, Silicone Implants?

Late occurring seroma/hematoma/contracture are most likely causes. Best to follow up with your treating surgeon.
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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You may need ultrasound of the breast

Your breast swelling and pain can be due to seroma,infection or contracture. Please see you plastic surgeon and you may benefit from ultrasound for further evaluation.
Kamran Khoobehi, MD

New Orleans Plastic Surgeon
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Lumps cold be result of wrinkling of the implant envelop

Since your implants were placed above the muscle, it is possible that wrinkles or creases in the shell of the implant could be more easily felt than if they were placed submuscularly. I would recommend that you consult either the plastic surgeon who did your breast augmentation or another plastic surgeon to see what is the cause. You should not be experiencing a drastic change in the size of your breasts.
James Tang, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon
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Go see your doctor

It's difficult to give advice without examining you to determine what is going on. I would suggest that you call your surgeon and go in to be examined. This is the only way to know what is happening. Best Wishes!
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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