Is This Muscle Flexion Disorder or Dimpling from Breast Lump? (photo)

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Hi I have had my silicon implants for 5 years (below muscle) I just noticed last night when I flex my pecs there is a dimpling from outside areola and goes horizontal for a couple inches... Can muscle flexion just appear years after implant or is it likely related to a breast lump that I have ( having Mamo & sono Friday )

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question and picture. 

	I agree with your way of thinking.  Given that the  &ldquo;dimpling&rdquo; It is a new physical finding it is in your best interest to have  the breasts fully  worked  up with mammography and ultrasound.  Hopefully, once you have ruled out any concerning lesions you may want to visit with your plastic surgeon to see if encapsulation could be the culprit.

	Best wishes.

Richard Baxter, MD · Answer

From your description and the picture it does look like an animation deformity, which can appear after some time. However, if you have a definite mass in the breast then that should be evaluated. It is possible that the lump you are feeling is a fold in the implant, which sometimes appears at the same time. Assuming the lump is determined to not be an issue, then consider converting to the split muscle plane to correct the deformity.

Peter E. Johnson, MD · Answer

I have to admit I don't like it. It could be related to flextion of the chest muscle but the line is more transverse than the muscle pull would reflect. The mammogram and ultrasound are the right idea.

	Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd.com

Kamran Khoobehi, MD · Answer

I am glad that you are getting mammogram and US soon. This can be a muscle attachment to the skin,but since it is a new finding,full evaluation is needed.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

If you have implants and they were palced under the muscle, it is quite possiblt that the ridge you are seeing is from the muscle contraction.  But, you should still have it checked out by your doctor to make sure it is nothing else.

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