Can the implant cause pectoral muscle to tear from breastbone?

April 9, 2014
Asked By:rscalzo in Antioch, IL

I had saline implants 500cc put in 3/24/14. I noticed on my left side its like my pectoral muscle has separated from the breastbone I have a divot on that side next to the breastbone now and tender to touch which was not there before could this happen?? It seems like that implant drops further toward the armpit compared to the right side implant.

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April 11, 2014

Answer: Pec tearing

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April 11, 2014

Answer: Pec tearing

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Lee E. Corbett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 14, 2014

Answer: Tearing of the chest muscle with implant placement

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April 14, 2014

Answer: Tearing of the chest muscle with implant placement

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June 12, 2014

Answer: Visible pectoralis muscle deformity after breast augmentation

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April 11, 2014

Answer: Can breast implants cause teh chest muscle to tear

April 11, 2014

Answer: Can breast implants cause teh chest muscle to tear

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