Is it normal to have a 'grinding' feeling behind your breast implant.

Hi,Implants do make noises or you can feel a "grinding" early on.  No cause for alarm.  Some feeling of grinding can be due to friction or air retained temporarily from surgery.  They resolve.  However, I have seen a few cases where grinding starts months to years after surgery.  If so, get checked for a capsule because the implant pocket may be thickening and tightening causing grinding.  But, early on, this sensation sound to be within normal limits. All the best, "Dr. Joe"

Thank you for your question If you are early in your post op.  After breast augmentation bizarre sensations such as crackling, sloshing and even grinding can occur.  As others have stated it is likely nothing to be concerned about.  However I suggest you contact your plastic surgeon for an exam and diagnosis.

Some patients will experience a sensation of 'grinding' of the breast implant on the chest wall after surgery.  This may happen a few days after and last 2-3 weeks.  It is likely from some fluid in the pocket and some early inflammatory tissue.  It is normal after surgery and goes away and shouldn't be a long term issue.  As always, discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon.