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Could dark green / black nipple discharge be caused by my 21 year old saline implants? (Photo)

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Bella1021Nov 5, 2015

Breast augmentation using textured saline implants 21 years ago Discharge when Nicolle's are squeezed during monthly breast self exam Normal mammogram No soreness no pain

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Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS

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Hello, Thank you for your enquiry. On the photos, your breast fold looks in a good position. Implants require a new breast fold because the diameter is larger than your natural breast. Breast fold surgery can also done on it's own without an implant but I don't think this is necessary in your case.

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Subpectoral is another term for submuscular, which nowadays is most often technically known as a dual plane technique I hope this helps!

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Charles Galanis, MD

Thanks for your post and the accompanying photo.  Don't despair!  You are still extremely early in the process.  As I'm sure you've been told, implants take 3-6 months to fully settle into their final position.  Although massaging and band therapy may help, there really is no...

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Dear Frozen_stair,It is entirely possible to have small implants and for them to look and feel natural.  Silicone implants under the muscle will give you the most natural result.  I use an armpit (axillary) incision with and endoscopic, which usually gives an almost invisible incision....

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