WWE’s Nikki Garcia Shares Breast Implant Was Pushed Down to Her Rib: What Happens In Such A Situation

Nikki Garcia Breaks Her Silence: "It's Hard to Laugh and Cough"

Omg that nasty elbow drop from Piper on Monday caused Nikki’s breast implant to move 😭 pic.twitter.com/78ZLIt77aT

— Seth Joseph (@SethJoseph95) August 1, 2025

Speaking about the incident, Nikki shared, "My left breast implant got pushed down to my rib. It's brutal, I can't even cough or laugh without a sharp pain." She said that the injury occurred after she received a hard elbow blow to the chest during her match. The impact displaced her implant and caused a pain that only intensified with time. Nikki admitted that she did not realise how bad the injury was until the pain became too much to bear.

"Initially, I thought it was plain soreness from the match," Nikki said, "but when the pain wouldn't subside, and I began to notice that one side was sitting considerably lower, I knew I had to have it checked." The pain rendered simple things in daily life, such as sneezing or laughing, unbearable. Nikki’s openness about her story is helping shine a light on issues women might face in high-contact careers and why timely intervention means so much.

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What Happens When a Breast Implant Gets Pushed Down to the Rib?

Depending on the location, whether the breast implant will be above or below the breast muscle, the implant must be inserted and held in a certain specific position. Nonetheless, a short or sudden impact, like that of a wrestling match or auto accident can occasionally cause an implant to bottom, forcing it out of its pouch and in toward the bottom of the chest or the ribs. This displacement may be physical and apparent thus requiring medical care at times.

Such symptoms and risks are:

• Sudden, severe chest or side pain
• Discomfort or Inconvenience in acts like laughing, coughing or even deep breathing
• Alteration in the form, volume, or location of the breast that can be seen. Visible alteration in the appearance, size, or placement of the breast
• Implant-covered swelling, skin bruising or stretching
• Prolonged soreness or even tissue and nerve trauma in the event of treatment not being done
• The risk is dangerously big not only in terms of pain, but also to general functioning and cosmetic appearance.

Sportspeople like Nikki usually run a higher risk of such injuries due to their nature of work. The doctors will usually recommend that there should be an adequate assessment, which can consist of scans and physical tests to determine the extent of displacement. Most patients will need to undergo a corrective surgery to put the implant back where it belongs, stabilise the tissue and avoid further damage.

How to Respond in Such A Situation

Nikki is an honest testimony that reminds everyone that no human being can ever be ready enough to prevent accidents or misfortunes in life. She tells anyone who lives with implants in their breasts, particularly whereby one has an active lifestyle or contact sports:

The paramount tasks which need to be done after such trauma are:

• Waiting to see a doctor when there is sharp or persistent pain after sustaining an injury should not be the case
• Look out for asymmetry or bruising, or a sudden change of position or size in the breast
• Refrain from excessive activity until a healthcare expert deems it fit to do so
• The emotional impact is to be disregarded; the damage may touch upon the confidence and well-being of peace
• The encouragement of friends and families, hospital staff and the community in general can go a long way. By discussing breast health and body image as well as personal setbacks, Nikki breaks down the stigma associated with discussing this topic.

Conclusion

In the case of Nikki Garcia and her breast implant mishap, this goes beyond a tabloid screamer but rather, body awareness, fast action and the reality of women in the sporting field. Her desire to talk about her agony and healing process candidly makes other people realise that they can become their own advocates and seek assistance when there is anything that causes pain. By sharing her story, Nikki is leaving her mark not just inside the ring but beyond in all of us as well, and that to be truly strong is to maintain all of our parts.