I had saline implants placed under the muscles 3years ago. I started feeling a sharp pain in my right breast yesterday. When I massage my breast I feel a popping, but it does not increase pain. The pain is random and is sharp. It generates through the nipple. I have been lifting light weights for the last 3months, and really have not done anything Different. The breast has not changes in softness or appearance. Should I worry about the popping sensation?
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April 24, 2016
Answer: I have a popping sensation when I massage my right breast due to sharp pain that recently started. Should I see my surgeon?
Symmastia is a condition which can occur when the implants are too close together. Patients often refer to this as a “uniboob.” Occasionally, the space or pocket for the breast implant is created towards the center, or the tissue stretches, forcing the implants to fall too much towards the cent...
You have very nice normal rest anatomy and should be able to achieve a very nice result. A breast implant in the 325-350 cc range should give you your desired appearance based on the photograph. It is important that your surgeon measure your breast base width and choose an implant of the s...
Unfortunately breast implants can make normal breast asymmetries more noticeable. If you want to achieve the best symmetry possible then consider a lift of the lower breast in addition to breast implants. For more information please read below:
