Hardness and Pain After Breast Implants of 38 Years

Hi, Thank you for your question. It is good that you do have regular mammograms. I would suggest having another one done just to be safe. I would also see a board certifed plastic surgeon as well. They could exam you and give you the best advice. Given that your implants are 38 years old, you have the older generation of silicone implants, and there could be a potential leak which you would want to have taken care of immediately. The other possible option in regards to your implant, is... more

Your implants are amost certainly older generattion silicone implants that have leaked to some degree in the capsule (scar around the implant). You should have either a mammogram or a breast MRI to screen for breast problems. Then a plan can be made for surgery to most likely remove all of your scar tissue and implant material. To find a plastic surgeon in San Antonio, go to www.plasticsurgery.org and go to the find a plastic surgeon in your area. I wish you well. Dr Edwards...

Assuming your mammograms have been negative, you need to see a plastic surgeon in your area.  You can find an American Board of Plastic Surgery certified plastic surgeon by going to www.plasticsurgery.org.