I Have 23 Year Old Silicone Breast Implants. Should I Have Them Removed?

Removal of breast implants, intact or ruptured, may have positive implications if patients are symptomatic. A constellation of symptoms associated with breast implant illness, and autoimmune disease are considered when treating patients who have breast implants and are concerned about foreign body reaction. In our office, we begin this journey with a consideration of symptoms and exclusion of obvious autoimmune problems. In many of our patients, en bloc removal of breast implants with capsulectomy is important and beneficial. Further clinical evidence about breast implant illness is evolving and will continue to guide treatment. I would suggest removal if there is a possibility of foreign body reaction.

Best,
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Thank you for the question.

It sounds like there may be no “physical” reason for youth to happy breast implants removed. However, it also sounds like you may be thinking that her breast implants are somehow related to your “chronic fatigue…”. Sometimes patients have breast implants removed ( despite the lack of science connecting breast implants to other medical conditions) for  peace of mind reasons.

Ultimately, it will be your decision to make.  Hopefully you will be able to make this decision with the help of well experienced plastic surgeons and radiologists to guide you.

Best wishes.

As long as the implants are not ruptured and your doing well, you should be fine.  Also, make sure you're doing yearly mammograms as well.