What does it mean if your implant is calcified? And would that cause inflammation in the breast? Thank you.

Implants don't calcify, however, calcifications may form in the capsule surrounding an implant.  I see that sometimes in implants that have been in place for a long time.  The calcifications are benign and generally not significant other than that they may contribute to breast firmness around an implant.  It should not be a source of inflammation.

Calcification refers to deposits of calcium in the implant capsule.  This occurs over time and may be related to capsule formation around the implant.  Inflammation associated with a capsule may enhance the calcium deposition around the implant.  All these problems lead to a hard and distorted breast.  The treatment in significant cases requires implant exchange with capsule removal.  Donald R. Nunn MD  Atlanta Plastic Surgeon