Recurring breast pain 7 years after getting silicone implants

Hello, my name is Dr. Burko and I am a Plastic Surgeon at SY Aesthetics in New York City. Breast/chest pain can have numerous causes. Firstly, it is important to make sure you are following the appropriate recommendations for your breasts (ultrasound, mammogram). Your primary care doctor typically will perform an annual breast exam and refer you for any indicated imaging studies as needed. Another source of chest pain can be musculoskeletal if there is any muscle strain/tear.As far as the implant is concerned, you can sometimes develop a capsular contracture. Everyone normally forms a capsule around a breast implant, however, sometimes that capsule can harden and even cause pain/discomfort. A trained plastic surgeon will be able to tell if you have a capsular contracture by performing a physical exam. My recommendation is for you to follow-up with your primary care physician to see if they recommend any imaging studies or other referrals.

It's uncommon for excruciating pain that begins seven years after surgery to be related to the augmentation without obvious findings. You can elect to have the implants removed or exchanged at any time but without further information it is unknown if it will be beneficial.