11 months post op- I have pain on the outer portion of my breast after being in a car crash, what is causing this pain?

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I was recently involved in a head on collision at 60 km. The seat belt caused a lot of bruising on my left breast. I was concerened about a possible rupture and went to get an ultra sound of both breast. She was unable to see any ruptures thankfully. However i have pain in the outer portion of my breast. Ive had them done 11 months ago and had the mentor gel implants. Any thoughts on what is causing this pain? Tearing of the capsul?? What should I do next?

Bianca Knoll, MD · Answer

a MRI of the breast will be more elusive regarding implant integrity, hematoma or traumatic injury than an US. An US of the breast can be a great start, however the MRI is more sensitive and not operator dependent. I hope this helps.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

You probably did tear the capsule and it will need to heal. Hopefully, the pain will subside once healed.

11 months post op- I have pain on the outer portion of my breast after being in a car crash, what is causing this pain?

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