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Breast Became Hard Overnight and Implant Has Shifted After 11 Years? (photo)

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I awoke this morning to my breast being sensitive. I leaned up against something and noticed that it was hard as a rock. When I felt my breast, I could feel and also see the edge of the implant pressing against my skin just above my nipple. Like the implant has shifted. It's hard to see in the pics. What has happened and what do I need to do now? Will I need another surgery to have the implants replaced? I've had the implants for 11 years and when they were put in, I had a breast lift as well.

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