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Memory Gel Silicone Under the Muscle 3 Weeks Ago: Can Feel Implants When Massaging

asked 1 year ago by jmelferguson in Houston, TX
Latest answer by Andrew P. Trussler, MD
Question viewed 568 times
Tags: silicone implant, under muscle, massage, Memory Gel, normal

Is this normal? Will that go away?

10 answers to Memory Gel Silicone Under the Muscle 3 Weeks Ago: Can Feel Implants When Massaging

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Can feel submuscular implants while massaging--this is normal.

Depending on the amount of overlying tissue, even with submuscular implants, as swelling diminishes and implant movement is easier some patients may feel their implants. This may be due to more movement than anticipated (bigger pocket), softer or thinner muscle coverage in a less-athletic woman, small implants in deflated breast skin, or just a very sensitive touch! The fact that you can feel your implants is not abnormal, though perhaps you were hoping for "invisible" scars, and... more
Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS

Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon

www.mpsmn.com

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Breast Implant Palpability after Breast Augmentation: Normal

You had a breast augmentation with breast implants. You will be able to feel the implants and you made a good decision in the implant choice because silicone breast implants do feel more natural. This is normal.
Andrew P. Trussler, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon

www.drtrussler.com

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Sub muscular implants

It is usually not possible to place an implant totally under the muscle,as the muscle is too restrictive Therefore the attachment of the muscle is released inferiorly resulting in upper displacement of the muscle. Once this occurs, only the upper pole of the implant is covered with muscle leaving the lower pole of the implant devoid of muscle coverage.The thinner layer of tissue,and lack of support over the lower pole can predispose... more
Hilton Becker, MD

Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon
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Memory Gel Silicone Under the Muscle 3 Weeks Ago: Can Feel Implants When Massaging

It sounds as if you did not get fully informed before your Breast Augmentation. There is NO perfect breast implant out there. All breast implant shells ripple with saline filled rippling more than gel filled implants. As a result, the more breast tissue (muscle and breast gland) that can be lumped over the implant, the less visible / palpable the implants. Unfortunately, the vast majority undergoing breast augmentation do so because they do not have enough breast tissue in the first... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Palpable implants

Yes, it is normal to feel implants if the overlying tissue (breast tissue/muslce) is thin.  Most commonly, implants are palpable in lower outer areas when there is not much "padding." 
Sugene Kim, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon
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Implant palpability

Depending upon the size of the implants and the amount of soft tissue coverage determines the palpability of the implants.  It is certainly possible that you feel them.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Memory Gel Silicone Under the Muscle 3 Weeks Ago: Can Feel Implants When Massaging

Most likely your implants are only partially submuscular, so being able to "feel" them is a very common issue. Best to discuss with your chosen surgeon. 
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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You can feel breast implants when massaging

As breast implants have evolved, the silicone rubber coating has become thicker and the gel fill more cohesive and depending on the pocket location and the available breast tissue to cover and hide the implant you will be able to feel the edges of the breast implant with breast massage. The more cohesive the fill the more easy to feel the implant. This is normal with breast implants currently in use today. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd
Peter E. Johnson, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

www.peterejohnsonmd.com

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Memory Gel Silicone Under the Muscle 3 Weeks Ago: Can Feel Implants When Massaging

Dear jmelferguson, It is common for breast implants to be palpable after surgery. The likelihood of whether your implants can be felt depends on the type and size of the implants, the position of the implants, the amount of tissue covering the implants, and how hard you push to feel the implant. The implant should feel somewhat mobile and squishy. This is considered normal. On the other hand, if the implant feels very firm, tender, or swollen, this could be a sign of a hematoma or... more
Larry Fan, MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
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You will feel your own implants

You will always feel your implants, you will likely always see the outlines of your implants.  The more fat you have (to cover them) the less likely they will be visible to other people, and less likely it will be that others can feel the implants. The outer, lower edges of implants can usually be felt as that area is usually thin. This is normal and should not cause you any concern. Sincerely, Martin Jugenburg, MD
Martin Jugenburg, MD

Toronto Plastic Surgeon

www.torontosurgery.ca

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