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Why Would I Start Feeling Pain Around One Implant 2 Years Post-Op?

asked 8 months ago by Jenna in california in CA
Latest answer by Donald Nunn, MD, DDS
Question viewed 382 times
Tags: 2 years post-op, pain

I had breast augmentation performed two years ago. I started expieriencing pain/tightness around the same time I started swimming more.But, I only have pain/tightness in one breast. I can seen my plastic surgeon and regular doctor and they don't know why I am feeling this way. Is it because I am swimming more now?

6 answers to Why Would I Start Feeling Pain Around One Implant 2 Years Post-Op?

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Pain two years after breast implants

There are two possiblities to explain pain that develops months or years after breast imlants: Pain can be due to muscle spasms or cramping with increased activity or irritation. This will occure during or after increased activity of the muscle including exercision. Pain and tightness can also signify the development of a capsular contracture. This is more likely to be a more constant pain, independent of physical activity. Both are more likely to happen on... more
Adam Hamawy, MD

Westchester Plastic Surgeon
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One sided pain...

To fully answer your question I'd need to know the specifics of your surgery. If your implants are under your muscle then it's normal to have occasions of muscle pain, twanks, or other discomfort. This is typically on one side. The best way to prove that your pain is muscle related put your hand on your hip on the side that's hurting you and push against your hip. Feel the muscle tht's tightening from your armpit on that side down toward your breast... more
Scott E. Newman, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

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Pain 2 years after breast augmentation

You may have muscular pain from your increased physical activity or you may be developing a capsular contracture. You should be evaluated by your surgeon to determine the problem. Donald R. Nunn MD Atlanta Plastic Surgeon.
Donald Nunn, MD, DDS

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Pain years after Breast Augmentation Surgery

It's difficult to say without an examination but I also think that it's either overactivity or possibly the start of capsular contracture. If you rest (do not swim) for a week or two and see that this pain has gone away, that is a good way to know that it was due to the swimming. Capsular contracture often happens in one breast - it may feel more firm than the other. I hope this helps.
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Pain 2 years after breast augmentation

Capsular contracture is the 1st thing you must consider. Usually the breast with contracture will feel firmer and may be slightly higher. Muscle Injury and costochondritis, pain from the ribs could be other things to consider. If this Is an early contracture and may respond to physical therapy Including ultrasound massage and banding. Trying to figure out relieving and/or aggravating factors may help you figure out the cause of your problem.
Wendell Perry, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Pain two years after breast augmentation

Hello, The onset of pain in one breast two years after breast augmentation is usually either activity related or a symptom of capsule contracture. If your breasts feel soft and look the same as they have throughout the post-operative period and you have been more active lately with swimming it may just be muscle pain from the activity. You can diagnose this by giving your upper body some rest. If the pain goes away you can be confident that it is activity related and... more
Remus Repta, MD

Phoenix Plastic Surgeon

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