I am 27 year old 1 1/2 year post silicone implant under the muscle. I noticed of lumpy around the right breast and weird sensation that feels like it moves funny when I move or contract my muscle or if I press it with my finger it feels like the silicon bended and unbended slowly back. When I bend down the right side feels heavier and firmer than the left side. Could this just be that my muscle is thinning out and not rupture?
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