I had saline breast implants placed on top of the muscle about two years ago. I have had no problems until recently. About 5 months ago I felt a small lump on my left breast,the outer part. It felt like a water balloon. I assumed it was my implant. Now the lump still feels the same, but it seems bigger and you can see it protruding. It is not painful at all. Am i feeling my implant?
November 7, 2011
Answer: Breast Implant Feel
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
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November 7, 2011
Answer: Breast Implant Feel
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
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November 7, 2011
Answer: Saline Implants, especially over the muscle, can cause "Water Balloon" Feel
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.
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November 7, 2011
Answer: Saline Implants, especially over the muscle, can cause "Water Balloon" Feel
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.
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