Breasts Feel Swollen, Painful, and Hot After Augmentation

April 11, 2009
Asked By:chader2 in Colorado Springs, CO

I had breast implants over 4 years ago and now have severe swelling, heat to the touch, and pain when lifting or laying on my side. Can you tell me what might be going on?

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September 1, 2015

Answer: A burning sensation 4 years after breast augmentation calls for an exam.

Otto Joseph Placik, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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September 1, 2015

Answer: A burning sensation 4 years after breast augmentation calls for an exam.

Otto Joseph Placik, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 13, 2009

Answer: Difficult to say without an exam...

Armando Soto, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 13, 2009

Answer: Difficult to say without an exam...

Armando Soto, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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June 6, 2015

Answer: Post Breast Augmentation Swelling

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June 6, 2015

Answer: Post Breast Augmentation Swelling

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August 29, 2019

Answer: Swelling and heat after breast augmentation are not good

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August 29, 2019

Answer: Swelling and heat after breast augmentation are not good

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May 10, 2009

Answer: See your plastic surgeon

May 10, 2009

Answer: See your plastic surgeon

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