Saline implants for 13 yrs, ruptured and had to have the replacement done 5 yrs ago, went with silicone. I thought I had a rupture, the same breast, went to my surgeon-he didn’t believe it was. Since, I’ve been constantly ill, fatigued, lost 40 lbs, no appetite, hair loss, joint and back pain, nausea, night sweats. I ended up last Nov in the ER w sepsis and a WBC of 42k. No source was discovered. Had every test done and can’t find a thing wrong. I’m on meds galore. Could this be the cause? Solutions?
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HI and thanks for the question. We don't have a preop photo for comparison, but your postop photo demonstrates two well separated breasts. So it seems like you have had a good repair. When you bend over you will put more stretch on your tissue away from the sternum, so some tenting isn't...
Hi and thank you for the question. Based on your description it sounds like a muscle injury. You may have torn it, leading the muscle to go into spasm which can make it feel firm. You may have also caused a small amount of bleeding which can make the area feel firm. Capsular contracture doesn't...
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment. Only after thorough examination you can get proper recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MD
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