My breast augmentation was in 2013. I have mentor silicone under muscle implants. My left implant is hard and has moved up to a higher position on my chest and my right has lost upper pole fullness. I cannot have an MRI due to an medtronic implant for my bladder I have in my body. Is there another diagnostic test that other than an MRI that would show a rupture?
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You can elect to go over the muscle or under. The weight of the implant over time can lead to sagging. Under the muscle may help with this somewhat. Depending on the implants that interest you your surgeon may suggest using mesh to support your tissues and prevent bottoming out. Silicone...
Systemic mastocytosis is a genetic immune disorder in which certain cells, mast cells, grow abnormally and cause a range of symptoms. It is not related to implants and is inherited. She may not actually had had this diagnosis.