Should I be concerned about my Breast Implants?

I had my breast implants done 2 years ago. But for the past couple of weeks, I had just begun to feel a discomfort in my left breast. It feels as if I have been hit by a softball, the implants were placed under the muscle and I cannot tell if there is anything to be concerned about. Please advise of warning signs that I should be aware of.

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8 answers to “Should I be concerned about my...”

A: See your surgeon

By John P. Di Saia, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Hello, You could have some contracture (scarring) or just a bruise in there. You should have your surgeon examine you to help figure out what might be wrong.

A: You should see your doctor

By David Shafer, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Without examining you or seeing photographs, it is very difficult to give you specific advice. In any case, you should see your surgeon for an evaluation.

A: You need to be evaluated

By Stephen A. Goldstein, MD - Denver Plastic Surgeon

You need to make an appointment with your treating plastic surgeon for an evaluation. If he/she is not available, then I would gather your records and any documents that you can find and make an appointment with a board certified/ eligible plastic surgeon who is experienced in breast surgery. If your... more

A: It could be several things. An exam is necessary.

By Sutton Graham II, MD - Greenville Plastic Surgeon

Bt_sutton: Your symptoms may be late changes in healing nerves, development of scar contracture, late fluid or blood collection, or they may be completely unrelated to the prior breast surgery. They may have to do with you breast glandular tissue: hormonal effects, cyst, tumor, etc. They may be from an... more

A: Go back to your surgeon for a check

By Richard P. Rand, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

As long as your implants look the same and don't feel as though they are getting harder, you are probably fine and just have some nerve irritations. But you should be seen by your surgeon for an exam and be sure to get a mammogram.

A: Seeing your surgeon is the best solution

By Bahram Ghaderi, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

It is difficult to determine the cause of your discomfort without and exam. You could be describing a simple injury to your muscle which should heal without any intervention, or start of capsular contracture or a benign breast lump. The best way to proceed is to return to your surgeon and have an examination... more

A: Need an evaluation to be sure all is fine

By Brian J. Lee, MD - Fort Wayne Plastic Surgeon

As previously mentioned, it could be an early capsular contracture, but it is impossible to diagnose without an examination. The best advice to is have your plastic surgeon evaluate and discuss with you.

A: Not to worry

By Scott E. Kasden, MD - Dallas Plastic Surgeon

What you are describing does not sound like a life or health threatening situation. It sounds to me more like you might be developing a contracture. Is that breast firmer than the other side? I would recomment that you schedule at your convenience, a visit with the plastic surgeon... more

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CityGirl212
2 posts
6 Mar 2009

Same issue here. I had mine done 3 years ago but this past week, started to feel slight pain in one area of my right breast, as though it was bruised but there's no visual signs of a bruise.

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