I had my BA 17 days ago(sub-muscular silicone). Immediately after the surgery I noticed a lot of squeaking and popping, which I knew was normal and it went away. However, my right breast has begun making a fairly loud rubbing noise when I do my massages or when I move my arm in certain directions. It feels like the implant is rubbing on my chest wall when it moves. Is this normal this many days out? My friend jokes that I have a squeaky toy now - funny as long as it goes away! Thanks.
Answer: Squeaky Noises After Breast Augmentation 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 13 months 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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Answer: Squeaky Noises After Breast Augmentation 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 13 months 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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May 23, 2017
Answer: Squeaky noises after breast implants The sounds may be caused by the development of a capsule around the implant, or even a rupture in the worst case. I would encourage you to schedule an appointment with your surgeon immediately to determine the source of the sounds.
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May 23, 2017
Answer: Squeaky noises after breast implants The sounds may be caused by the development of a capsule around the implant, or even a rupture in the worst case. I would encourage you to schedule an appointment with your surgeon immediately to determine the source of the sounds.
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