I am a medical professional and have discovered allergies to several things that prevent me from wearing many medical gloves. On the TRUE test, I reacted to Carba-Mix, and can only wear select vinyl gloves without issue. Not a Latex or Nitrile allergy, just this common accelerator group additive. It is possible that something similar is in the shell of implants? Do manufacturers offer specifics on the content of the shells?
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June 27, 2014
Answer: What is exactly in the a breast implant shell?
I am wondering how long you are from surgery as I have seen some woman who have nipple discharge for a few months after surgery from clogged ducts, this could be what you are experiencing
Thank you for your question. It is not uncommon to have pulling or tugging sensations after surgery. Common causes include deep buried sutures and scar tissue and swelling. Most of these sensations resolve as the sutures absorb, swelling resolves and the tissue softens with healing. ...
I would generally agree with the other responses here that this looks like early capsule contracture although it could still be caused by other issues. The cause of capsule contracture is still understood and there are a number of theories and approaches to it. All implants heal with a...
