Under the muscle saline implants done 8 months ago. Very soft and move freely when massaged. About 2 weeks ago I started getting an achy-pain in the right breast, inner lower portion of the breast in one spot. I feel it when I reach for something, or bend forward or even if I inhale very deeply. Always in the same spot, that dull achy feeling. I'm getting very worried, but besides this isolated ache, everything else seems fine with no tightness. Likely muscle related or capsular contracture?
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First off it is much more difficult to control the variables and predict the outcome when doing a breast lift at the same time as breast implants. The volume of the implant, particularly the forward volume (profile) works against the closure of the lift part of the procedure too. Additionally,...
This appears to be a suture which is spitting through the skin. This needs to be addressed by the plastic surgeon. It is common with absorbable sutures.
The photos indicates compromised circulation to the nipple/areola. The lighter colour in the areola is due to peeling of the outer skin. I suspect that this area will recover but there could be altered pigmentation. From the photo it is difficult to be certain the involvement of the...