Stiffness under nipple - is this normal? 11 months post-op

November 4, 2022
Asked By:Jubilant86169 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

I have subglandular silicone implants. I had them placed a year after a lift because the lift didn’t give me the upper pole fullness I wanted. I noticed a few weeks ago that my implants feel stiff under my nipples/areola area and the upper pole area. Everywhere else feels soft and squishy. Is this normal? I have had my implants for 11 months.

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November 8, 2022

Answer: Firm areas

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November 8, 2022

Answer: Firm areas

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November 7, 2022

Answer: Implants

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November 7, 2022

Answer: Implants

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 6, 2022

Answer: Stiffness under nipple

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 6, 2022

Answer: Stiffness under nipple

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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