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Pulling/tugging feeling in left breast with a little bit of an oversensitive nipple; any suggestions?

pulling/tugging feeling in left breast with a little bit of an oversensitive nipple. I have saline implants (13 years now, no problems); no family history of breast cancer; annual mammograms clear

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Capsular contracture

August 12th, 2016
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You might have a capsular contracture.  Best to be evaluated in person to determine if anything might be necessary.

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Pulling/tugging feeling in left breast with a little bit of an oversensitive nipple; any suggestions?

August 11th, 2016
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Hello dear, thanks for your question and provided information as well.. The breasts may lose their elasticity and firmness which can be caused by different factors such as pregnancy, massive weight loss, lactation and aging. To reaffirm the breasts and restore the natural look your surgeon can perform a mastopexy or breast lift. A breast lift restores a firmer, perkier, and more aesthetically pleasing shape to sagging breasts. This not only can improve a patient’s appearance by restoring her youthful, feminine proportions, but  also help bras and swimsuits fit more comfortably and attractively. By removing excess, stretched out skin, reshaping the breast tissue, and raising the nipple & areola into a more forward position, a cosmetic surgeon can create a more youthful breast contour. Stretched, large areolae can also be reduced during breast lift surgery, creating an overall better proportioned, natural looking breast, Actually the perkiness on a person or another, depends on patients skin and breast tissue… Breast augmentation surgery increases or restores breast size using silicone gel implants, saline implants or in some cases, fat transfer. One of the most popular and frequently performed aesthetic surgery procedures, breast augmentation has a long and successful track record in satisfying women who wish to enhance, regain or restore balance to their figures.
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