Silicone Implant Slides Around and is Painful - What is the Cause and How Can I Correct it?

February 19, 2011
Asked By:rhann in CT

Had bilateral mastectomy, expanders and silicone implants. After lifting felt a pull on right implant. Left skin numb and now implant moves too far side to side and is painful. My PS is pondering a way to correct it. Had nipple/areolar reconstruction. Any suggestions. I can't live with this discomfort. What surgical options are available? HELP!

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Answer: Revision for implant that moves

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February 21, 2011

Answer: Implant Pocket Revision After Breast Reconstruction

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February 21, 2011

Answer: Implant Pocket Revision After Breast Reconstruction

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February 20, 2011

Answer: Implants painful on the sides

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Ricardo A. Meade, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 20, 2011

Answer: Implants painful on the sides

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Answer: Implant displacement

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