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New Breast Implant with Moving Lump

asked 1 year ago by nutatas4me in Monterey, Ca
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
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Tags: 130-149 lbs, 5 ft 8 in to 6 ft 0 in, silicone implant, 450-499cc, lumps, moderate profile

On aug 24 2010 I had silicone round smooth moderate profile 450cc implant surgery. I am 5'9" at 140.Its 6 weeeks later and I found a small moving lump on my right breast. It sits just to the lower right of my nipple. It does move around easily and it's not near any crease or incision. They were placed inframammatory, my right one is taking much more time to relax and drop, I still have tenderness as well. The lump showed up fast, Cancer? Thank you for all the doctors who help patients on here.

3 answers to New Breast Implant with Moving Lump

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Lump in breast

Any lump of the breast should be evaluated in person.  Although the likelihood is that it is related to surgery, it may not be and your surgeon should examine you and proceed accordingly.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Breast lump after breast augmentation with implants.

IT is most likely that this represents a small area of fat necrosis or muscle necrosis in this location. I t could also be a fold or crease in the implant. However, this cannot be determined with absolute certainty and therefore it is IMPORTANT that you discuss this with your surgeon. Most likely, they will be able yo provide you with reassurance and observation or may order testing to confirm or establish a diagnosis. Ultimately, in rare instances, a biopsy may be required. more
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Lump after Breast Augmentation

You are probably feeling part of the implant, an edge, or perhaps a small bulge or fold of the implant. Implants are mobile and it is normal to feel them. Most doctors perform preop and intraop breast exams, sometimes with preop mammograms, so any "cancer" would be a remote and unlikely possibility. An exam by your plastic surgeon will clarify your diagnosis. Don't worry about the asymmetric "dropping". It takes several months for gravity to settle your implants... more
Hayley Brown MD

Henderson Plastic Surgeon

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