Why does one of my breast ache 5 mos after implants?

I had implants 5 months ago, the right breast is fine but the left one aches, and it almost feels like it has hard spots in it. It feels best when i lay on a hard flat surface. Is there something wrong?

2 answers to “Why does one of my breast ache 5 mos...”

A: Call your doctor

H. Steve Byrd, MD

Yes, you need to call your surgeon ASAP and tell them exactly what's going on. If you're one of the few who do develop capsular contraction (hardening around the implant) then the sooner you're seen and can begin treatment, the better your chances of finding an easy solution to this potential problem. Be firm... more

A: may be

Kamran Khoobehi, MD

 This may be early signs of capsular contracture. Please see your doctor for full evaluation . If  you also have uneven breast and if they feel different ,then most probably you have harding of the breast capsule.

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