Sharp Pain 10 Years After Saline Breast Implants

Hi,
Thank you for your question.
It is hard to say without examining you. I would definitely get a mammogram to make sure there are no suspicious findings. The pain could caused from physical activity that put too much strain on your breast. In that case, the pain should subside within a few weeks. The pain could also be linked to capsular contracture or maye even a loose pocket judging by the symptoms you described. For the last two, surgery would most likely be necessary to correct. You should see your board-certified plastic surgeon, especially if the pain is not going away.

Hi Brooke,
Thanks for sharing your concerns. Without assessing your anatomy in person, it's hard to tell you what the cause may be. It could be harmless pain as my colleagues below have mentioned but I would recommend that you see your surgeon who preformed the original breast augmentation. It is important to have yourself checked out just to be safe. In the meantime, you can take some NSAIDs for the sharpness and avoid any strenuous lifting or chest exercises until you consult your surgeon. 
If you can't see your original surgeon, consult a board-certified surgeon in your area. 
Good luck to you, Brooke! Hope everything works out!!

Sincerely,
Dr. Christopher Chang, MD
Washington DC, Maryland & Virginia

It is difficult to determine without an examine, however the cause of your discomfort may be from recent physical activity, or some sort of heavy lifting.  I would suggest a mammogram, if you have not had a recent one, to rule out anything more serious as a starting point.  If the pain is a result of recent activity it should resolve itself soon, but if not I would follow up with your surgeon or a another surgeon who is board certified plastic surgeon specializing  in breast implants to rule out a possible capsular contracture.  Thank you !

Thanks for your inquiry, but without an exam it is hard to advise.  It is best you be seen by a plastic surgeon and be examined.  

To be on the safe side I would have your physician evaluated you, get a physical exam and possibly and MRI.Having some pains years after your surgery are not unheard of, but before you can attribute it to just nerve pain or muscle strain, it would be wise to rule out other important issues.Hope that helps.

It's difficult to say without examining you in person, but occasional aches and pains after breast augmentation is not abnormal. Most likely it is not related to the breast implants, but is usually caused by activities that you have been performing in the past several days (lifting, working out, etc). I would start by treating conservatively with ibuprofen/Tylenol, ice, rest. If you symptoms don't go away completely, then I would plan to see your plastic surgeon for an examination.