Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

BREAST IMPLANT REVISION PROVIDERS NEAR YOU

FIND MORE PROVIDERS
FEATURED DOCTOR
SEE ALL

Should Folded Breast Implants Be Replaced?

Amy RN6
I recently found a lump in my left breast. Upon diagnostic mammography it showed a fold in the upper part of my saline breast implant. While relieved it was not cancer, I now have this question: Do I need to get this replaced or can I just deal with it because it does not bother me? I had my implants done just 2 years ago and really do not want to go through it again for awhile. Thanks... P.S.: The implants are above the muscle.

Answers (12)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Brian S. Glatt, MD, FACS profile photo
Dr. Brian S. Glatt, MD, FACS
Answered on Feb 25, 2009
Answer
1 person found this helpful
Dr. Brian S. Glatt, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
PROFILE
Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS profile photo
Dr. Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS
Answered on Mar 29, 2012
Answer
Dr. Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
PROFILE
David Shafer, MD, FACS profile photo
Dr. David Shafer, MD, FACS
Answered on Feb 25, 2009
Answer
1 person found this helpful
Dr. David Shafer, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
PROFILE
Armando Soto, MD, FACS profile photo
Dr. Armando Soto, MD, FACS
Answered on Feb 25, 2009
Answer
1 person found this helpful
Dr. Armando Soto, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
PROFILE
Steven Wallach, MD profile photo
Dr. Steven Wallach, MD
Answered on Jan 10, 2010
Answer
1 person found this helpful
Michael C. Edwards, MD, FACS profile photo
Dr. Michael C. Edwards, MD, FACS
Answered on Apr 26, 2009
Answer
1 person found this helpful
Sirish Maddali, MD profile photo
Dr. Sirish Maddali, MD
Answered on Feb 25, 2009
Answer
1 person found this helpful
Peter E. Johnson, MD profile photo
Dr. Peter E. Johnson, MD
Answered on Feb 25, 2009
Answer
Scott E. Kasden, MD, FACS profile photo
Dr. Scott E. Kasden, MD, FACS
Answered on Feb 25, 2009
Answer
1 person found this helpful
George J. Beraka, MD (retired) profile photo
Dr. George J. Beraka, MD (retired)
Answered on Feb 25, 2009
Answer
1 person found this helpful

BREAST IMPLANT REVISION PROVIDERS NEAR YOU

FIND MORE PROVIDERS
FEATURED DOCTOR
SEE ALL