Could I be allergic? What's in there? I get hive recurrences on my right breast. (Photo)

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I was reading how being allergic to the silicone breast implant is unlikely. How ever i get hive recurrences on my rt breast and only that one. They itch and raise. I also notices at the top areola of that one i can move something there, its kinda solid. If i push one side it goes up on the other side. No pain, no deformation. Any idea of what it might be??

Frederick W. Ehret, MD · Answer

The chance of you being allergic to silicone implants is almost 0%. I assume that you have silicone implants on both sides, and since the rash is on one side only, you can rule out that this is the cause of the reaction. Check with your treating plastic surgeon. If that doesn't get you anywhere, you may have to see an allergist or dermatologist. 
There could be many reasons for a mobile mass underneath your areola. It could be a lymph node. It could be a cyst in your breast. This definitely requires an in person evaluation by your treating plastic surgeon. Although, it is probably nothing to be too alarmed about.

Could I be allergic? What's in there? I get hive recurrences on my right breast. (Photo)

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