Discomfort 7 Years Post-op Breast Implants

asked 1 year ago by 860227anon in Oxford
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
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i am 7 years post breast implants under the muscle. Last summer I noticed a vague discomfort in my right brest which radiated down my arm and in my armpit. I went to my gp who gave me a thorough examination and put it down to anxiety (i do suffer from health anxiety), the discomfort went away but has now returned 11 months later. It's on my mind the whole time, there are no lumps or bumps but I do suffer from stress on that side of my body in my neck and shoulders too.

5 answers to Discomfort 7 Years Post-op Breast Implants

Pain with breast implants

If you have pain with the breast implants that you ahve, I would suggest seeing a plstic surgeon to make sure everything is OK.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Pain from Breast Implants or Panic Attack?

Pain and discomfort following breast augmentation is uncommon many years out from surgery, but can occur. There are a few problems that can cause painful implants, that should be evaluated by your plastic surgeon. Things like infection, implant rupture and breast capsular contracture can all cause pain in the breast. These can all be evaluated and ruled out as a cause by your surgeon with a thorough physical examination. If you have any distortion in the shape of your breast, that... more

Kevin Brenner, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Pain in right arm 7 years after breast augmentation with implants

First, I would ask what kind of implants you have. If silicone, I would suggest an MRI to evaluate implant integrity or lack of such and to rule out any other soft tissue pathology. If saline, this could be a sign of capsular contracture. If your breast is firmer than the other breast, this could be one sign of this condition. There are numerous other potential explanations and you may require neurologic evaluation to rule out an compression neuropathy or other causes. Ultimately, you... more

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Painful implants

The pain you describe may or may not be due to your implants. If your GP has ruled out other medical reasons for your pain, you should consider going back to your plastic surgeon (or to another plastic surgeon) and getting another opinion specifically related to your implants. Imaging may be a reasonable idea: mammogram, ultrasound, or MRI, depending on the physical findings.

Carmen Kavali, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Pain associated with implants

The fact that the pain has resolved in the past, makes it unlikely that it is implant related. Especially this far out after surgery. However, I would see your plastic surgeon for an exam. An MRI also may be indicated. I would try to recall what you did to make it resolve last time, if anything, as conservative treatment, (rest, relaxation, mild antiinflammatory meds, muscle relaxers) would be ideal.

Hayley Brown MD
Henderson Plastic Surgeon

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