Submuscular silicone implants under the muscle since 2012. They look and feel fine. Occasionally I experience a rubbery balloon feeling under one of the implants, when I exercise, suggesting that the implant may be rubbing against surrounding tissues or even my ribcage . This is especially noticeable when I move the implant around in circular movements or when I run . I can actually hear the implant rubbing and squeaking as it moves. Could this be an indication of a ruptured implant? Thank you.
Answer: Breast Implant Noises The rubbing/squeaky noises you are describing could be the implant either rubbing on itself or the surrounding tissues. There could also be some fluid around the implant. An in-person examination with your surgeon plus or minus imaging can definitely help.
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Answer: Breast Implant Noises The rubbing/squeaky noises you are describing could be the implant either rubbing on itself or the surrounding tissues. There could also be some fluid around the implant. An in-person examination with your surgeon plus or minus imaging can definitely help.
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July 30, 2017
Answer: My 5 year old implants are making rubbing/squeaky noises when I run or move the implant around, is this a sign they are ruptured Thank you for sharing your question. Because this is a change in your breast sensation I would see your surgeon for an in-person examination. It is unlikely to be a sign of a rupture but the implant pocket may have stretched allowing for greater motion of the implant within it. Hope this helps.
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July 30, 2017
Answer: My 5 year old implants are making rubbing/squeaky noises when I run or move the implant around, is this a sign they are ruptured Thank you for sharing your question. Because this is a change in your breast sensation I would see your surgeon for an in-person examination. It is unlikely to be a sign of a rupture but the implant pocket may have stretched allowing for greater motion of the implant within it. Hope this helps.
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July 30, 2017
Answer: Likely normal It is fine to hear some noise as the implant moves during exercise. If you have a textured implant and it is moving it may create fluid in the pocket which causes this sound too. An Ultrasound by an experienced doc or tech can tell if the implant is ruptured or an MRI which costs much more. Good Luck!
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July 30, 2017
Answer: Likely normal It is fine to hear some noise as the implant moves during exercise. If you have a textured implant and it is moving it may create fluid in the pocket which causes this sound too. An Ultrasound by an experienced doc or tech can tell if the implant is ruptured or an MRI which costs much more. Good Luck!
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August 10, 2017
Answer: Implants Making Noise 5 Years Post Op
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Answer: Implants Making Noise 5 Years Post Op
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July 30, 2017
Answer: Breast Implant Noises This is most likely not a sign of rupture. Smooth breast implants do not adhere to the surrounding implant capsule, they more around inside the overlying encapsulated space. The smooth silicone shell rubbing against the smooth capsular wall can create these sounds in some specific circumstances such as vigorous motion.
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July 30, 2017
Answer: Breast Implant Noises This is most likely not a sign of rupture. Smooth breast implants do not adhere to the surrounding implant capsule, they more around inside the overlying encapsulated space. The smooth silicone shell rubbing against the smooth capsular wall can create these sounds in some specific circumstances such as vigorous motion.
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