My silicone implants are 40 years old (had surgery when I was 19 in 1978). I have had no problems with them until last year I fell and landed on my side mostly my boob. I know it sounds funny but I t what happened a few days later it turned bright red so I went to Emergency and was told it was cellulitis, did x-ray and scan , no leak was found. Several months later (now) I have noticed several hard lumps in the nipple area ... Can't really go to dr for this can go to the ER though.
November 23, 2018
Answer: Hard to tell Remember a sac or capsule of scar tissue forms around ALL breast implants and and holds silicone implants ruptured or not, contained inside. If patients take a hit or a fall to their chest, that capsule can tear or crack causing changes in some cases (hardening, leaking of the old type of silicone gel out of the capsule into the tissues, lumps, cellulitis etc) but if your ultrasound from the ER was normal then it sounds like your implants at least are intact. But a painless lump under the nipple should be evaluated in a non- ER setting, if you can!!!
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November 23, 2018
Answer: Hard to tell Remember a sac or capsule of scar tissue forms around ALL breast implants and and holds silicone implants ruptured or not, contained inside. If patients take a hit or a fall to their chest, that capsule can tear or crack causing changes in some cases (hardening, leaking of the old type of silicone gel out of the capsule into the tissues, lumps, cellulitis etc) but if your ultrasound from the ER was normal then it sounds like your implants at least are intact. But a painless lump under the nipple should be evaluated in a non- ER setting, if you can!!!
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November 24, 2018
Answer: 40 yr old gel implants? They were made with thin shells and less viscous gel that could bleed and permeate into your surrounding breast tissue so it would be recommended that you see a plastic surgeon and have your implants and scar tissue removed... and a re-augmentation done only if you really want to preserve your volume. Your surgeon will be able to guide you through the decision process so you can make the best choice for yourself.
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November 24, 2018
Answer: 40 yr old gel implants? They were made with thin shells and less viscous gel that could bleed and permeate into your surrounding breast tissue so it would be recommended that you see a plastic surgeon and have your implants and scar tissue removed... and a re-augmentation done only if you really want to preserve your volume. Your surgeon will be able to guide you through the decision process so you can make the best choice for yourself.
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