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Question: I am 23 weeks pregnant and I have saline implants - Placed under the muscle 11 years ago. As my breasts are increasing in size due to the pregnancy, I am experiencing a hardening bilaterally on the inside of each breast. The skin there is puffy and the pores very pronounced - Almost as if there is fluid just under the skin in the area the size of a silver dollar (the nipples are not involved). I've also noticed greater numbness than before the pregnancy and some sharp pains. Is this normal or should I be concerned?
From: Nicole, CA 02/19/2008

Response: It does not sound as though there is anything to worry about. The swelling sounds normal for pregnancy. The enlarged pores and puffiness is also due, usually to increased blood flow. I would suggest that you be examined by a qualified breast or plastic surgeon just to make certain that nothing else is going on (there are increased risks of breast cancers - all cancers actually - with pregnancy). Just to be on the safe side.

Submitted by: Dr. Gregory Caputy, Honolulu, HI Web site for Dr. Caputy

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From: jayme
State: kansas
Posted: 09/12/2008
Subject: procedure question
Comment: Which implant is more likely to give me problems in the future, the saline or the silicone.

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