Can folds in a silicone implant cause breast tenderness? If there is a leak, am I in danger?

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I have 4yo silicone subgandular implants. I have lost a significant amount of weight. The implants are more visible, and the left is misshapened. the bottom of the implant is slightly flatter, there are points on each side with can be pushed in. I saw my PS, and was examined. She said the implant had probably folded. She did not recomend an MRI. Since the manual exam I have noticed some tenderness. It comes and goes, I even feel some intermittent discomfort in my lat/armpit region.

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

You may have lost your breast volume and now the breast is thinner and it has become easier to feel your breast implant. Folds in the breast implant are normal. At 4 years, it's not likely to be ruptured. Best, Dr. ALDO.

Don W. Griffin, MD · Answer

Subglandular implants can become more visible and more palpable when you lose weight and the amount of tissue covering the implant diminishes. When the implant folds, the edges can push into your tissue sometimes causing mild discomfort at the point of the fold, but I don't know if this explains your armpit soreness. Leakage of silicone implants can cause capsular contracture making the breast feel more firm, but is not associated with any systemic diseases.

Kevin Maguire, MD · Answer

With weight loss and a sub glandular implant, you are feeling and seeing the implant. If you have concerns about the integrity of the implant, ask for an MRI. Good luck and be well.

James E. Leake, MD (retired) · Answer

certainly the subglandular space has a higher chance of visible folds of the implant, especially if you have lost weight. any fold in the implant can cause some discomfort as it pushes into the tissue. you may have early capsular contracture, causing the folding and distortion of shape. continue to see your PS as these problem exists. there are always procedures to help your situation to some degree.

Can folds in a silicone implant cause breast tenderness? If there is a leak, am I in danger?

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