I have had pain/discomfort in my left breast steadily for over 3 mos. I have saline implants (under the muscle) for 9 yrs now. There's no apparent deflation or hardening. Mammogram & ultrasound results came back normal (despite some calcification). The doctor said he did not see anything wrong with my implant and it could possibly be costachondritis. But the pain does not go away w/ NSAIDS & is in my breast. My surgeon is retired and the office is 6 hrs away. What steps should I be taking? MRI?
February 3, 2018
Answer: Pain after BA Dear Nat24,I'm very saddened to hear you are having a difficult time and pain with your breast implants. I think it would be wise to have a follow up appointment with your initial plastic surgeon to address the problems you are having.
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February 3, 2018
Answer: Pain after BA Dear Nat24,I'm very saddened to hear you are having a difficult time and pain with your breast implants. I think it would be wise to have a follow up appointment with your initial plastic surgeon to address the problems you are having.
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April 25, 2019
Answer: Breast pain Hello,Once your pain has been worked up (it sounds like you've done this) and there is no other medical cause found, I would recommend have implant removal with capsulectomies. Sometimes the capsule can harden and can cause discomfort. 9 years is approaching the time that many women will have their implants replaced, so having them replaced with excision of the capsule could relieve your discomfort.However, there is no guarantee that this will relieve your pain. But if you've ruled other causes out, it's a good next step. Discuss this with a plastic surgeon in your area and he/she will be able to go over all the options with you. Best wishes,Dr. Blagg
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April 25, 2019
Answer: Breast pain Hello,Once your pain has been worked up (it sounds like you've done this) and there is no other medical cause found, I would recommend have implant removal with capsulectomies. Sometimes the capsule can harden and can cause discomfort. 9 years is approaching the time that many women will have their implants replaced, so having them replaced with excision of the capsule could relieve your discomfort.However, there is no guarantee that this will relieve your pain. But if you've ruled other causes out, it's a good next step. Discuss this with a plastic surgeon in your area and he/she will be able to go over all the options with you. Best wishes,Dr. Blagg
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