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Pain Under One Silcone Breast Implant After 25 Years, Should I Have a MRI?

asked 6 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
Question viewed 88 times
Tags: 25 years post-op, MRI, pain

Hi, I have had my Silcone Breast implants for 25 years and they have been perfect with no problems. Recently, I have a dull ache under my right implant and a stiff neck. I don't feel sick. I am a very active 51 year old woman of average weight and height. I am worried it is Cancer. I have a Mammogram on Dec. 1st. Should I have a MRI instead?? Thank You!

2 answers to Pain Under One Silcone Breast Implant After 25 Years, Should I Have a MRI?

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Breast exam

The symptoms you describe can be almost anything including the flu, but you shoudl have ane xam to make sure that everything is ok.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Breast and Breast Implant Evaluation?

Thank you for the question. I am assuming you are under the care of a physician who is directing the management of your breast evaluation. I would suggest you follow his/her recommendations including undergoing a mammogram scheduled. This mammogram along with self and physician breast exam hopefully will give you peace of mind regarding the breast cancer question. Once you have had this question answered, evaluation by a well experienced board-certified plastic surgeon is... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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