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Implants melting from the sun. Will I have to get surgery again?

May 21, 2016
Asked By:michaela96 in Ireland, IE

I am 4weeka post surgery and I'm on holidays. I have been out sunbathing and I feel my breast have shrunk in size and have lumps in them. I'm very considered. Will I have to get surgery again? Have my implants Ruptured Or melted? My breast look normal but don't feel normal.

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