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.
August 10, 2017
Answer: Implants Making Noise 5 Years Post Op When a patient experiences sounds from the breasts, often it is early in the recovery period from breast augmentation surgery. This is normal and is a reflection of some of the irrigation fluid that has remained in the breast pocket. Over a short time this irrigation fluid becomes absorbed, and the sounds go away. Your situation is different in that the timing is 5 years post-op. Fluid in the breast pocket is still likely the reason for these sounds. However, newly accumulated fluid in a breast pocket over a year after surgery is called a delayed seroma and should be investigated. A breast ultrasound can confirm the diagnosis of seroma. Delayed seromas are associated in the majority of cases with having textured gel implants. Delayed seromas can also be associated with a rare implant-associated cancer called anaplastic large cell lymphoma. I would suggest following-up with your original plastic surgeon so that he/she can evaluate you for these new symptoms.
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August 10, 2017
Answer: Implants Making Noise 5 Years Post Op When a patient experiences sounds from the breasts, often it is early in the recovery period from breast augmentation surgery. This is normal and is a reflection of some of the irrigation fluid that has remained in the breast pocket. Over a short time this irrigation fluid becomes absorbed, and the sounds go away. Your situation is different in that the timing is 5 years post-op. Fluid in the breast pocket is still likely the reason for these sounds. However, newly accumulated fluid in a breast pocket over a year after surgery is called a delayed seroma and should be investigated. A breast ultrasound can confirm the diagnosis of seroma. Delayed seromas are associated in the majority of cases with having textured gel implants. Delayed seromas can also be associated with a rare implant-associated cancer called anaplastic large cell lymphoma. I would suggest following-up with your original plastic surgeon so that he/she can evaluate you for these new symptoms.
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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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