Blister or implant breaking through? (Photo)

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I had a breast lift with 250 silicone implants 6 months ago. Everything healed beautifully. Last Thursday (3/28) I wore a high impact sports bra. I wore the same type on Friday. I've been running quite a bit. Friday night the underneath of my left breast was very tender. Today it hurts constantly and there is a spot on my incision that looks kind of like a blister. It looks white and I'm very worried. Mostly because of how painful it is. Its not red around the area and I do not have a fever.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear WhynottHaley,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Stefan Mark Szczerba, MD · Answer

Hmmm.. I'd go and see your surgeon.  That area seems thin and concerning for either suture spitting or thinning of tissue that covers your implant.  This region is a tension zone for implant surgery combined with breast lift.  Best Wishes!!

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS · Answer

Unfortunately, that is your implant. You have a very short period of time to fix this problem in an operating room. If you do not get there in time and the implant is exposed, you run the risk of infection or capsular contracture if a surgeon tries to put the implant back. This is as close to an emergency as you can get without it being an actual emergency.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

You should see your surgeon to determine if there is a thinning of the tissue in that area that could potentially expose the implant.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Please call your surgeon's office and ask to be seen. You do not want your implant to show through. Stop running for now.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

The photos you posted warrant a visit to your surgeon.  This potentially could be your implant coming through which would require quick intervention.  If your implant is exposed you run a high risk of infection and may require an implant exchange.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Based on your nicely post of photos, that is potentially implant exposure. Must go see your surgeon ASAP or seek board-certified Plastic Surgeon evaluation possible need revision of scar or eggplant with new implant placement with drain. Cannot determine over Internet must do impersonal virtual consultation ASAP.

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