Should I have my lymph node in my armpit which has silicone it in removed? It has leaked from my implants

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Yesterday I had an ultrasound scan due to finding a lump in my arm pit where my lymph node is. The doctor said my breast implant has ruptured and the silicone has leaked into my armpit which is the lump. He said I need to have my implants out and the lump removed. But another surgeon said to leave it. I'm am so confused. I don't know what to do. I have also been in severe pain and been in hospital having muscle cramps and joint pain.

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

Sorry to hear that you are in pain. When an implant ruptures the best thing to do is have it removed particularly if it is causing you symptoms. #PlasticSurgery #BreastAug #Implants #BreastImplants #implantrupture #silicone

Francis Johns, MD · Answer

If the lump you are feeling is the ruptured implant and it is causing pain, that pain will only get worse the longer the implant stays inside your body.  The body's natural response is to form a capsule around anything foreign in the body, ie why you can get a capsular contracture with breast augmentation.  If that implant is ruptured the body will form a capsule around it and continue to harden and cause more pain.  It may not worsen overnight, but leaving the implant in place will not help it get any better.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

I do recommend having ruptured silicone implants removed. If the lymph node is tender and easily assessable, you might have it removed as well. However, there could be more than one lymph node present with silicone, and I do not recommend removing all your lymph nodes for a benign problem.

Melissa Johnson, MD · Answer

My suggestion would be to remove the ruptured silicone, both implant and nodule if possible.  It sounds like it is symptomatic so why would you want to leave it?

Vasdev Rai, MD · Answer

As long as enlarged lymph node is from silicone leak it can be left alone.  However it is ok to have it removed also. Thus both options are correct.

Should I have my lymph node in my armpit which has silicone it in removed? It has leaked from my implants

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Answer: Ruptured Silicone

Answer: Ruptured Silicone

Answer: Both approaches are correct. Make a choice

Answer: Both approaches are correct. Make a choice

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Should I have my lymph node in my armpit which has silicone it in removed? It has leaked from my implants

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Answer: Ruptured Silicone

Answer: Ruptured Silicone

Answer: Both approaches are correct. Make a choice

Answer: Both approaches are correct. Make a choice

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