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Is my silicone implant ruptured? Is this normal? (photo)

June 6, 2016
Asked By:JustJane007 in Fairfax, va

Dx: bilateral BC. 5 months ago double MX, immediate reconstruction (prior implants). Rt axillary dissection 5 wks later. PT resolved AWS/cording. 3 months ago sudden softening Rt only. Now seen thru bras & Tshirt. Nodules. Assymetry: size, shape, position. See & feel protruding implant 1cm below NAC (papery). Forward bend empties out outer breast (squishy). Recent pain: outer breast,elbow (sharp), axilla (burning), shoulder, arm, side, back, sometimes 2 fingers (buzzing pain). Is this normal?

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