I Have a Soft Lump on my Breast That Feels Like a Water Balloon. Is This my Impant?

there are several considerations:


this may be the implant

the skin may be thinning

consider moving the implant subpectoral

consider switching to gel

see you doctor

Hi,

Please have this 'lump' evaluated immediately. Your doctor will be able to determine whether its your implant or something that needs further investigating. Best wishes, Dr. H

it is impossible to say without seeing you. please go see your doctor and  make sure things are ok

You cannot tell from" your"  physical exam. Your Plastic Surgeon needs to examine these areas for any other issues. The Plastic Surgeon will let you know what needs to be done. Most of these are palpable implants, but a competant Plastic Surgeon will let you know.

Hope this  helps

Dr J

 

Hi there-

There is no way to know foe sure without examining you, and so I recommend that you visit your plastic surgeon asap for an exam.

Generally speaking, however, it sounds like you are indeed feeling your breast implant. Saline implants placed over the muscle are very prone to visible wrinkling and the ability to feel the implant. 

First and foremost, you need to have this lump evaluated by your plastic surgeon and possibly a breast surgeon. Although the odds may favor the implant, it is important to rule out any possibility of a true breast tumor. No one on this site will be able to tell you if you are feeling your implant.

Most likely the "lump" you feel is your breast implant.  Frequently I see patients that can feel a fold or lump especially out to the side with implants, and more with saline than silicone.  This is much more common when the implants are on top of the muscle than under the muscle.  It is much more common when the patient starts to get a capsular contracture also, as it folds the implant making it feel like a knuckle.  You should go see your plastic surgeon right away though, as you need a physical exam to make sure. 

More than likley the lump of water you are felling is your saline implant, but without a formal exam I could not say for sure.  Go see your surgeon ot be evaluated.

This is not the norm. Seek immediate in person evaluation to be safe. You might be close to implant rupture. 

Saline implants are more likely to become visible and palpable when placed on top of the muscle.  A lot depends on how much breast tissue you have to cover the implant.  This is one of the reason saline implants are more commonly placed under the muscle.  I would advise you to have an appointment with your surgeon to be sure of what you are feeling.