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Pain and swelling years after Breast Augmentation

I've had Silicone Gel Implants for 4 years now with out a problem. 2 days ago, I slept on my implant and woke up with pain, swollen, and a red dotty rash. What do you think is wrong?

3 answers to “Pain and swelling years after Breast...”

A: See your surgeon

John P. Di Saia, MD

Hello, You might have an implant rupture. You might have an infection. This is not something to try to figure out yourself. It may need treatment. See your surgeon.

A: Don't ignore symptoms

Sam Speron, MD

Hi Jessica, Thank you for your question. It could be several things related or not related to your breast implants. I would definitely recommend seeing a board certified plastic surgeon. He or she would be able to examine you and provide the proper care. You do not want to ignore this as it could possibly turn... more

A: See your plastic surgeon

Francisco Canales, MD

Hi Jessica Consult with a boar-certified plastic surgeon (or the equivalent in Mexico).  A sudden rash may be unrelated to the implant, or it may reflect underlying problems (including a rare breast cancer).  Without doing a physical exam, it is hard to give you an answer, but seeing your plastic... more

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