History/context: I had a breast uplift and 275cc mentor gel implants in 2019. Fast forward to this month I had a referral to breast clinic for a lump in my right breast. Upon ultrasound it is suspected the integrity of my implant in that breast is not ideal and what looks to be silicone has leaked. Maybe causing the lumps? My question is, is it worth going back to my original doctor for a revision asap? I don't have any other symptoms apart from the lump that I can think of ATM. My implants are in warranty with an £800 contribution to surgery costs but this will obviously still be quite a financial and surgical commitment so would like some professional opinions please. Thanks for reading and please ask for any other useful information I may have left out.
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Dear kisttt,
you should remove or replace ruptured implant and sometimes it can be done under local anesthesia. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.....
Dear SpoiledOilfieldWife,
breast revision surgery is the most difficult plastic surgery procedure performed. Botched breast surgery alters normal tissue planes and laxity, the ability of breasts to heal properly, and leaves scar tissue that dramatically affects the level of difficulty of the...
