Burning Pain After Breast Implant Replacement

I had my 20 yr silicone implants removed due to swelling of one breast. MRI showed no rupture. Surgery was suggested. I had a torn chest cavity that contained fluid. It supposedly was repaired, fluid removed, new silicone gel mentors replaced, same size. Im 8 weeks post op. Still having muscle pain, burning and major sensitivity. My ps is not comforting on answers. Is it normal to still have burning pain in my muscle under my implants? I was told I had a sprained boob.

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Implant replacement pain

It is not uncommon to have discomfort after implant exchange especially what I suspect was also a capsulectomy. Speak with your doctor if you are concerned.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Pain after implant replacement

Typically with 20 year old implants it is necessary to remove the scar wall around the implants as well as replacing them with new ones. This can sometimes lead to discomfort which usually subsides in time. Can't tell you exactly when though. Even though your doctor is less satisfying about the explanation, please stick close to them as you heal.

Burning Pain After Breast Implant Replacement for a "a sprained boob"

Regarding: "Burning Pain After Breast Implant Replacement I had my 20 yr silicone implants removed due to swelling of one breast. MRI showed no rupture. Surgery was suggested. I had a torn chest cavity that contained fluid. It supposedly was repaired, fluid removed, new silicone gel mentors 8 weeks post op. Still havinreplaced, same size. Im g muscle pain, burning and major sensitivity. My ps is not comforting on answers. Is it normal to still have burning pain in my muscle... more

Burning Pain After Breast Implant Replacement

Burning Pain After Breast Implant Replacement: If simple removal and replacemetn was performed I do not have an explanation. Occasionally a lateral capsulorrhapy is performed which can minimzie lateral displacement of the breasts. I have performed this and have noted that it is associated with pain whcih does rsolve as the sutures are absorbed.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

32 reviews

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Breast pain after implant

It's not uncommon to have some discomfort after this type of surgery, as the fluid can be irritating. However, it should gradually resolve with time, and the time frame is truly different for each patient. In very rare cases, patients will have persistent pain. I suggest asking your surgeon about using an anti-inflammatory medication such as Motrin or Aleve for temporary relief. He or she will likely want to monitor you as well as your discomfort resolves... more

Burning pain post implant

Burning pain can signal an infection or a neuritis. An infection should be quite obvious with swelling, redness, fever, tenderness. If it is simply burning, there are some sensory nerves that might have be injured or irritated. Typically the burning pain gradually lessens in intensity and frequency over time.