What could be causing warm and tender breasts?

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A: Have your implants evaluated

By Otto Joseph Placik, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Clearly, the most likely explanation is hormonal due to the cyclical variation. You did not state your age but I have heard this complaint quite frequently from women in their mid 40's who are perimenopausal. Not infrequently they have had enlargement of their breast tissue over pre-existing implants of... more

A: Need a full evaluation

By Bahram Ghaderi, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Your symptoms have many potential answers - indolent infectious process, implants leaking, menstrual cycle or another process that is unrelated to your implants. You should see your plastic surgeon and gynecologists for an evaluation. You will likely need blood work, and radiologic studies such as an MRI prior... more

A: See your surgeon soon

By David Shafer, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

If you are having alternating warmth and pain around your implants, you really need to see your surgeon to make sure there is no suspected infection or other problem occurring.

A: See both your gnecologist and plastic surgeon

By Sirish Maddali, MD - Bay Area Plastic Surgeon

Your symptoms, which are in both breasts, are more likely unrelated to the implants. You should have your GYN doctor examine you and look at a recent mammogram. Your plastic surgeon should examine you and see if there is any evidence of capsular contracture or implant rupture. Given that it is in both... more

A: Have your implants checked

By Kenneth R. Francis, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Chrissy, It is unlikely that your implants are infected. They could be leaking, but the cyclical nature of your symptoms suggests something with your menstrual cycle. I suggest a check up with your gynecologist to start. He/she can refer you on from there if need be. Good luck!

A: See a plastic surgeon

By Hisham Seify, MD, PhD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

A clinical exam will be needed to rule out any developing capsular contracture, if implant leak is suspected an Ultra sound or MRI might need to be done. Infection is another differential diagnosis, but it is unlikely in the abscence of other clinical signs.