Am I feeling a fold or ripple in my gel implant?

June 3, 2015
Asked By:Hokie28 in Herndon, VA

Had BA 2012. Today, felt lump-inner bottom corner of R breast. Feels like small, squishy marble that moves & disappears when I push firmly, & pops back when I remove pressure. No visible rippling/change in outward appearance. I'm 30-have never felt a nodule/lump in breasts. Other threads lead me to believe it's a fold/ripple, however, I have silicone gel implants partially under the muscle. Thought folding/rippling was rare w/ these implants. Making appt with my PS, but wanted opinions here too.

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June 4, 2015

Answer: Rippling is less likely with silicone gel implants but still can occur.

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June 4, 2015

Answer: Rippling is less likely with silicone gel implants but still can occur.

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June 6, 2015

Answer: Lump in breast

June 6, 2015

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