I had silicone implants put in about 8 mo ago, I replaced my 8 year old saline that had capsule. Yesterday I started to feel like a sucking sensation in my breast as well as a sucking noise when I move a round. I only had the capsule in my left breast, this problem is in my right breast. Any ideas?
January 7, 2013
Answer: Sucking Noise After Breast Augmentation #breastimplants
I think Dr. Tholen covered it pretty well. I have many patients who have this exact observation. It is rare so far out from your surgery but It could be from fluid in the pocket that oftentimes exists and is benign. We would like to all think that fluid should be gone within a few months, but as many of us as plastic surgeons well know when we go in for revisions on patients years out many of them have some fluid in the pocket. It could simply be fluid. I would go see your original surgeon and at least have it looked at, and if you are in the age group that requires a mammogram, and have not had one recently then it may be a good idea to have one. It will not pick up fluid, but it can give you a clue as to what is going on with the breast tissue. An ultrasound would be more able to show fluid in the pocket.
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January 7, 2013
Answer: Sucking Noise After Breast Augmentation #breastimplants
I think Dr. Tholen covered it pretty well. I have many patients who have this exact observation. It is rare so far out from your surgery but It could be from fluid in the pocket that oftentimes exists and is benign. We would like to all think that fluid should be gone within a few months, but as many of us as plastic surgeons well know when we go in for revisions on patients years out many of them have some fluid in the pocket. It could simply be fluid. I would go see your original surgeon and at least have it looked at, and if you are in the age group that requires a mammogram, and have not had one recently then it may be a good idea to have one. It will not pick up fluid, but it can give you a clue as to what is going on with the breast tissue. An ultrasound would be more able to show fluid in the pocket.
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January 7, 2013
Answer: Suction Noise Around Breast Implants
It is very unusual to hear or feel any type of suction or sloshing eight months after surgery. It's best you see your surgeon for a follow up visit. I can't imagine it's anything to be alarmed with but better safe than sorry.
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January 7, 2013
Answer: Suction Noise Around Breast Implants
It is very unusual to hear or feel any type of suction or sloshing eight months after surgery. It's best you see your surgeon for a follow up visit. I can't imagine it's anything to be alarmed with but better safe than sorry.
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