40 years old - I have Fibromyalgia which started after breast augmentation. Are there steps to avoid life long pain happening?

Dear Calm3644, it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations. Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of...

Removal of breast implants, intact or ruptured, may have positive implications if patients are symptomatic. A constellation of symptoms associated with breast implant illness, and autoimmune disease are considered when treating patients who have breast implants and are concerned about foreign...

Dear munirah97x, removal of implants can be easily done, sometimes even under local anesthesia. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations. Daniel Barrett,...

Removal of breast implants, intact or ruptured, may have positive implications if patients are symptomatic. A constellation of symptoms associated with breast implant illness, and autoimmune disease are considered when treating patients who have breast implants and are concerned about foreign...

Hello @sportsmama101 thank you for your question. Even if you have a contracture waiting is best because the breasts change during pregnancy and breastfeeding as the body goes through a hormonal change that causes changes to its glandular tissue. Predicting the changes that will occur to the...

Unfortunately, you have not provided photographs or told us your bra size. However, after implant removal, most patients will have hanging skin and will need a lift. You may only need a small lift. The technique I recommend is a mini lift. Using a circumareola incision, your breast tissue is...