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Pain without swelling after Saline breast implants

I had Saline breast implants done 9 years ago. In the last few days, my right breast began to hurt. It just hurts; I can't explain it. It almost feels like it's pounding inside. It doesn't have any difference in the physical appearance, nor did I bump it either. What could be happening?

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3 answers to “Pain without swelling after Saline...”

A: Make a diary about your breast pain

Lavinia Chong, MD

It would be useful to know more about the pain you are experiencing.  In documenting pain, think PQRS: a) Pain: Is there a cyclical nature of the pain?  Is it correlated with activity, menstrual cycle, etc; b) Quality: Is it burning, pounding, aching, stabbing?; c) Radiation: does the pain... more

A: Need more information

Michael C. Edwards, MD

It is hard to determine what would casue new onset breast pain on one side without more information. You should visit your plastic surgeon who will have the benefot of an examination. Sometimes though breast pain can occur with no known cause. Dr Edwards

A: see you doctor if this continues

John P. Stratis, MD

That type of discomfort could be due to almost anything. If it continues you should see you family Dr first and then go from there.

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