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What is happening here? Did my implant rupture? (Photo)

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slvr2525Jun 16, 2022

Upgraded my implants to 650cc uhp round 8 months PO. Now this is happening, not flexing just lifting arm. Implant isn't round but isnt hard and has movement. Dimpling and ridge present when arm is down too. Any idea what is happening? Did the implant rupture? Silicone. Thanks!

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