I have had silicone implants (under the muscle) since March 2007. 2 days ago I was play wrestling with a friend and felt and heard a pop in my right breast. It has been tender ever since but looks normal and still feels soft however there seems to be a small soft lump in the area where I felt the pop. Could I have ruptured my implant or could this be a muscle strain or bruise?
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Generally speaking 325 cc breast implants can give you a very nice natural appearing breast augmentation. However the breast with of 12 you certainly can accommodate a larger implant.I suggest that you revisit your plastic surgeon and undergo a breast implant sizing system evaluation...
Your photo suggests you had an anchor breast lift - with an incision across the breast crease.This healing scar is the reason your shape is flat.As the scar softens, the implants should drop and the the breast become round.This may take as long as six months, so give it time. Best wishes.
I have used submuscular placement of implants for over 15 years and over 400 implants per year. Bodybuilders, weightlifters, aerobics instructors, athletes, and others alike have undergone breast implants in my practice with excellent success. First 5 weeks off is more than plenty of...
