3 years post gummy bear implant, and heard my boob make a gurgling noise. Should I be worried? (photo)

Question

I am 3 years post gummy bear breast implant surgery. I am on a ski trip and tonight I felt in my boob cause it felt like a little cramp but when I squeezed it not hard but just grabbed it... made a sloshing or gurgling noise.. why would it do this? Should I be worried?

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

A sudden change in atmosphere can lead to sounds coming out from around the breast implant. They resolve once you acclimate to your normal atmospheric pressure. Have your surgeon check it out when you’re back in town. Good luck! Dr. Aldo

Ira H. Rex lll, MD · Answer

From your description, it sounds like you have some fluid around the implant. You should see your plastic surgeon for an evaluation, although it is probably not a serious situation.

David A. Sieber, MD, FACS · Answer

This happens sometimes when patients are at higher altitudes. I assume that since you're skiing this is that case with you. What happens is that most implants are put in someone around sea level so the pressure gets equalized around the implant. When you are at higher altitudes there is a pressure change inside the breast pocket which can cause these sounds. If it is still happening when you're how for a few days, then I would let your surgeon know. Best,~Dr. Sieber

George Commons, MD (retired) · Answer

If you keep hearing noises see you plastic surgeon for evaluation.   This could be fluid around the implant.    My Best,  Dr Commons

3 years post gummy bear implant, and heard my boob make a gurgling noise. Should I be worried? (photo)

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