Pulling weeds out, felt implant move in my breast (like loose yolk in eggshell) Did I displace the implant from the pocket?

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I am 2.5 weeks post op. I had silicone under muscle breast implants. All is perfect, extremely happy with results. Today I decided to work on my yard. I was leaning forward pulling weeds out when I felt my left implant move with in my breast (like loose yolk in eggshell kind of feeling) I'm not in any discomfort, but am worried I might have displaced the implant out of its pocket ? Both breasts look good and there is no apparent deformity when I look in the mirror at both breasts.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Based on your description of activities, sensations, and  the fact that there has been no change in your physical examination, it is very likely that there has been no harm done. It is quite common, generally speaking, for patients to feel some breast implant movement as they become more active with the use of their arms and pectoralis major muscles.  Best wishes.

Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD, FACS · Answer

It would check with your plastic surgeon to make sure everything is okay.  It's hard to tell you without a physical exam first.

Robert H. Hunsaker, MD · Answer

Your pocket is pretty well defined if it is a first time breast augmentation. Other than the temporary discomfort, because they look and fell O.K. it is highly unlikely you have damaged anything.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Routine activity during the first few weeks after surgery may cause weird sensations. More than likely you did nothing wrong, but if concerned, it is always best to ask your surgeon.

Gaurav Bharti, MD, FACS · Answer

Odd sensations like you have experienced are not uncommon for patients to describe after breast augmentation. It is best that when you have these kind of reports to be seen by your surgeon and make sure that everything is appropriate on examination.  But more than likely you should fine. Good luck, Gaurav Bharti

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Pulling weeds out, felt implant move in my breast (like loose yolk in eggshell) Did I displace the implant from the pocket?

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