Muscle pain around silicone implant 4 years post-op - could be a leak or capsular contraction? (Photos)

Question

So I had a boob job about 4 years ago. Then in june I had pneumonia which caused lung pain after. Now I am recovered and the doctor hasn’t found anything on the lungs so I am wondering if it could be a leak or capsular contraction. I had silicone implants done. What I notice is that when I stretch or dont wear a bra they hurt a bit somewhat on the sides of the breast. I had implants placed over the muscle, more when I work out or if I dont wear a bra such as when I wake up in the morning.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

You appear to have developed a capsule which probably started around the time of your infection. Please go visit your surgeon.  Always take antibiotics for any bacterial infection and prior to dental visits.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

If you didn’t have any problems with the implants for the first three years and then developed pain after your illness then the issue is most likely not related to your implants.
It may not be possible to find the underlying cause or source of your pain and likewise, it may not be possible to treat it.
You can follow up with your plastic surgeon, but I have a feeling there isn’t much they’re going to be able to do for you.
Plastic surgeons typically don’t manage pain.
It’s also worth pointing out that breast pain is very common.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD

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