Had my surgery in June 2014, silicone, 500cc left, 475 cc right, high profile, under muscle. A couple days ago I noticed what looked like some rippling when I took my bra off. Yesterday I noticed a lot more rippling and odd shape when I would move my breast. Today it has gotten worse and there seems to be a noticable deflation. I have no pain,tingling or numbness that I can tell. I have an appointment with my Dr on Tuesday. Does it look like rupture or can it be something else?
Answer: Does it look likeI have a ruptured implant Although you have a noticeable preop asymmetry-the post op condition is even more profound. In a situation such as this I would re-explore. For me - if I were your surgeon- I would need to know exactly what is happening.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Does it look likeI have a ruptured implant Although you have a noticeable preop asymmetry-the post op condition is even more profound. In a situation such as this I would re-explore. For me - if I were your surgeon- I would need to know exactly what is happening.
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Answer: Does it look likeI have a ruptured breast implant? Your photos look like you have a deflation of a saline implant.However you say you have silicone implants. The change in shape would be very unusual for a silicone implant even with a rupture.Please see your plastic surgeon. If you in fact have silicone implants your surgeon may want to schedule an MRI.
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Answer: Does it look likeI have a ruptured breast implant? Your photos look like you have a deflation of a saline implant.However you say you have silicone implants. The change in shape would be very unusual for a silicone implant even with a rupture.Please see your plastic surgeon. If you in fact have silicone implants your surgeon may want to schedule an MRI.
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Answer: Rupture of a silicone implant can be hard to detect There are a lot of individual unique considerations to your case, and there seem to be a lot of changes in the breast that you have recently noticed. It will be impossible to tell you anything meaningful without examining your breasts, and in fact, if indicated after exam, you may need an MRI to answer any remaining questions about the implant integrity. The one thing I can say is that even if your implant ruptured, it would not deflate, for if it is actually a silicone implant as you say, it will be a solid device and the material inside would not "leak" or "run" like a liquid, and therefore, the volume wouldn't suddenly "deflate." It is good that you are seeing your surgeon on Tuesday, as he or she is really the one who can help the most here. I don't see anything in your story or your pictures that would warrant a more urgent appointment, but if things do seem to deteriorate, don't hesitate to call your surgeon immediately and report the change in status. Good Luck.
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Answer: Rupture of a silicone implant can be hard to detect There are a lot of individual unique considerations to your case, and there seem to be a lot of changes in the breast that you have recently noticed. It will be impossible to tell you anything meaningful without examining your breasts, and in fact, if indicated after exam, you may need an MRI to answer any remaining questions about the implant integrity. The one thing I can say is that even if your implant ruptured, it would not deflate, for if it is actually a silicone implant as you say, it will be a solid device and the material inside would not "leak" or "run" like a liquid, and therefore, the volume wouldn't suddenly "deflate." It is good that you are seeing your surgeon on Tuesday, as he or she is really the one who can help the most here. I don't see anything in your story or your pictures that would warrant a more urgent appointment, but if things do seem to deteriorate, don't hesitate to call your surgeon immediately and report the change in status. Good Luck.
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Answer: Rupture Thank you for your question but a rupture would be very unusual and the rippling you are seeing is just the surface of the implant through thin tissues though an MRI would help rule out a ruptureDr Corbin
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Answer: Rupture Thank you for your question but a rupture would be very unusual and the rippling you are seeing is just the surface of the implant through thin tissues though an MRI would help rule out a ruptureDr Corbin
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November 14, 2014
Answer: Ruptured implant? A ruptured or leaking silicone gel implant would be unusual, though not impossible, so soon after your surgery. It is not possible to diagnose a ruptured gel implant by physical exam alone and if your surgeon suspects the possibility then an MRI would be the best method to confirm. Another possible cause of the change in shape and palpable folds you have noticed is early capsular contracture. Though not as common with implants placed under the muscle this complication still occurs in at least five percent of patients....and is occasionally seen as early as 4-6 months. The best thing to do is make an appointment with your surgeon so he can perform a thorough exam.
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November 14, 2014
Answer: Ruptured implant? A ruptured or leaking silicone gel implant would be unusual, though not impossible, so soon after your surgery. It is not possible to diagnose a ruptured gel implant by physical exam alone and if your surgeon suspects the possibility then an MRI would be the best method to confirm. Another possible cause of the change in shape and palpable folds you have noticed is early capsular contracture. Though not as common with implants placed under the muscle this complication still occurs in at least five percent of patients....and is occasionally seen as early as 4-6 months. The best thing to do is make an appointment with your surgeon so he can perform a thorough exam.
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