What are symptoms of your body rejecting implants? Can it happen 2 years after breast surgery?

July 17, 2014
Asked By:Cowboystx in Katy, TX

I've had implants for 7 years then my left one ruptured! 2 years later I'm having strange symptoms like chostrocondritis and pain under my left breast for 6 weeks. My plastic surgeon said my implants are fine but What are your symptoms if your body rejects implants?

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April 9, 2015

Answer: Breast implants are never rejected.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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April 9, 2015

Answer: Breast implants are never rejected.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 20, 2014

Answer: Implants are not rejected

July 20, 2014

Answer: Implants are not rejected

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