3 years after my breast augmentation I discovered a lump in my breast. The scan showed hernation but my surgeon said I quote "everything is perfect". I would be grateful for a second opinion.
October 9, 2015
Answer: Herniation? It appears that your capsule is causing some bulging of your implant, which is what you are feeling. It doesn't appear that you have any disease process in your breast and if you are otherwise happy with your breasts, there is no indication to intervene, at this point. If your shape deteriorates or the bulging worsens, then you may consider revision surgery.
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October 9, 2015
Answer: Herniation? It appears that your capsule is causing some bulging of your implant, which is what you are feeling. It doesn't appear that you have any disease process in your breast and if you are otherwise happy with your breasts, there is no indication to intervene, at this point. If your shape deteriorates or the bulging worsens, then you may consider revision surgery.
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October 8, 2015
Answer: Does an implant herniation require action? I would have to say that the word "herniation" here is the problem. I don't believe I have ever used this term to refer to a situation with a breast implant. The radiologist never sees the actual implant or the scar tissue that can form around the implant. The most likely situation is that there is excess car tissue around your implant which has contracted around the implant causing folding which is what you feel.You could certainly watch this or you could have the implants and the scar capsules removed and have new implants placed.I would have consultations with several board certified plastic surgeons in your area who be able to give you sound advice regarding how best to proceed.Best of luck.
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October 8, 2015
Answer: Does an implant herniation require action? I would have to say that the word "herniation" here is the problem. I don't believe I have ever used this term to refer to a situation with a breast implant. The radiologist never sees the actual implant or the scar tissue that can form around the implant. The most likely situation is that there is excess car tissue around your implant which has contracted around the implant causing folding which is what you feel.You could certainly watch this or you could have the implants and the scar capsules removed and have new implants placed.I would have consultations with several board certified plastic surgeons in your area who be able to give you sound advice regarding how best to proceed.Best of luck.
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