I had my implants in 2010, removal in 2016. The impants 350cc were intact, capsule was very thin so it was left and pec muscle was not reattached where original surgeon cut it (ugh). I have had severe muscular upper back pain since the day I got the implants. Have began power sculpt gym class, back paij is worse again. I noticed my scar tissue under breast is thick again. Upon massaging it agressively, my back loosens up. What couuld be happening here? Is my pec damaged or stuck? Is there a fix?
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Dear Independent238326 thank you for your question.
The breast capsule typically fully develops around six weeks after implant placement. Initially, it is very thin, and removing it too early may cause harm to the surrounding tissue or increase the risk of bleeding. Therefore, surgeons often...
Hello @babysharon, thank you for your question! It's technically possible to deflate saline implants and see what the breast would look like without them. This could help you decide whether to replace the implants with smaller ones, remove them entirely, or pursue a breast lift. However, it's...
Removal of breast implants, intact or ruptured, may have positive implications if patients are symptomatic. A constellation of symptoms associated with breast implant illness, and autoimmune disease are considered when treating patients who have breast implants and are concerned about foreign...
