I took a fall and have fractured my ribs. I'm concerned that my implant(s) may have been compromised. I have extreme pain in my chest/ribs and bruising on 1 breast. I do not have medical coverage currently due to unemployment, nor do I have money for a Dr., X-ray or MRI. What symptoms should I be looking for? My augmentation experiences have all been 'botched' to put it politely.
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There are 3 possibilities for the pop and pain around your right breast implant:torn musclerelease of capsular contracture rupture of the implant.Ruptured implants usually don't hurt - although the pain may be from the trauma that ruptured it.I think it is a little more likely that...
Generally speaking 325 cc breast implants can give you a very nice natural appearing breast augmentation. However the breast with of 12 you certainly can accommodate a larger implant.I suggest that you revisit your plastic surgeon and undergo a breast implant sizing system evaluation...
Your photo suggests you had an anchor breast lift - with an incision across the breast crease.This healing scar is the reason your shape is flat.As the scar softens, the implants should drop and the the breast become round.This may take as long as six months, so give it time. Best wishes.
