How Can I Tell if my Breast Tissue is Torn?

February 28, 2009
Asked By:Lexx in Worcester, MA

I had implants placed above the muscle. 1 hour after I woke up, I got out of bed and felt a PAINFUL rip in my upper/inner cleavage in my right boob. Next day, I told my doctor, who said everything was fine. I had 3 other post-ops within 1 year, each time showed him the indent in my upper/inner cleavage where I felt the rip, and he said it's fine. But I feel it pulling when I lay down... is it torn breast tissue? Can someone tell me if this is normal? Will it get worse if it's not repaired?

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April 19, 2009

Answer: Difficult to say from your description: breast tissue does not usually tear.

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April 19, 2009

Answer: Difficult to say from your description: breast tissue does not usually tear.

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Answer: Need a revision if unhappy with breast implants after one year.

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