Hello, I had my annual gyno appt today and my dr found 2 small lumps below each nipple, they are in the exact same spot on each breast/exactly the same size, feel etc. I have 5 years old saline implants and sense have breastfed and I 'm on the thin side. My dr doesn't have myuch expereince with implants and wants to send me for an ultrasound to be safe. I called my pastic surgeon and she said it sounds like we are feeling the valves to my implants. I am kinda freaking out, is this is common?
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January 2, 2013
Answer: Implant Valves Palpable after Breast Augmentation
Hello,
All the other nice surgeons were either giving you a cut and paste answer or just dancing around your question telling you how to size a patient for an implant. The fact of the matter is that you have posted a photo of yourself showing your breast shape and size, and you are asking...
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to assess you without examination. It looks as if you will want a mastopexy.
Often this is combined with implants. Depending on your degree of ptosis or
sagging, you may even be a candidate for implants alone placed over the muscle.
And experienced Board Certified Plastic Surgeon will...