I did my breast augmentation back in 2013, i started noticing "waves" around my implants. I can feel when i touch them, i lost certificate of implants but I remember they were brand called Mentor. Im not sure if it silicone or saline. My question is: Is it possible somehow to check what i have inside or it's only possible to know if i remove them? Thank you for answering
October 29, 2019
Answer: Is it normal to feel the edges of my implant? What you are describing is "rippling" of the implant edge. This is normal and does not mean that there is anything wrong with your implant. Saline ripples much more than silicone, but silicone can still ripple. If you feel any "sloshing" when you jump or run then almost certainly you have saline. You could have an ultrasound done to determine if you have saline or silicone, but it would not be able to determine the size very accurately at all.
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October 29, 2019
Answer: Is it normal to feel the edges of my implant? What you are describing is "rippling" of the implant edge. This is normal and does not mean that there is anything wrong with your implant. Saline ripples much more than silicone, but silicone can still ripple. If you feel any "sloshing" when you jump or run then almost certainly you have saline. You could have an ultrasound done to determine if you have saline or silicone, but it would not be able to determine the size very accurately at all.
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October 29, 2019
Answer: "waves" around implants Dear Hrvatica, 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. Only after thorough examination you can get proper recommendations and advice. Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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October 29, 2019
Answer: "waves" around implants Dear Hrvatica, 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. Only after thorough examination you can get proper recommendations and advice. Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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October 29, 2019
Answer: Wavy breast implants. Is it possible to check on my implants or is removal the only option? Hello and thank you for your question. In terms of the implant type, you can try and get the implant information from your surgeon's office, as this should have been documented in the OR records. A physical examination can also determine the implant type. In terms of the "waves" you have been noticing, it would be hard to give you a definitive advice without an examination. They can be caused by capsular contracture, implant deflation, bottoming out, etc. Depending on the cause, revision surgery can involve open capsulotomy and at times capsulectomy, changing implant pocket, changing the implant or a breast lift. I would see your surgeon or another board-certified plastic surgeon for a full evaluation and advice. Best, Pejman Aflaki, M.D. Johns Hopkins-trained double board-certified plastic surgeon
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October 29, 2019
Answer: Wavy breast implants. Is it possible to check on my implants or is removal the only option? Hello and thank you for your question. In terms of the implant type, you can try and get the implant information from your surgeon's office, as this should have been documented in the OR records. A physical examination can also determine the implant type. In terms of the "waves" you have been noticing, it would be hard to give you a definitive advice without an examination. They can be caused by capsular contracture, implant deflation, bottoming out, etc. Depending on the cause, revision surgery can involve open capsulotomy and at times capsulectomy, changing implant pocket, changing the implant or a breast lift. I would see your surgeon or another board-certified plastic surgeon for a full evaluation and advice. Best, Pejman Aflaki, M.D. Johns Hopkins-trained double board-certified plastic surgeon
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