Can a Leaking Silicone Implant Cause Chest / Rib Pain?

February 18, 2011
Asked By:Melbourne9958 in Melbourne

my left implant showed leakage into the breast cavity around a year ago,i have chest/rib pain now that doc thinks is muscle strain..could a leak in the silicone give this type of pain in this area?it hurts all round the rib cage but more in the center,i can't even lift a half full wash basket or stretch to hang washing without it hurting,somtimes even walking for half hour will trigger it,and it hurts mostly when i lay down causing me lack of sleep. please advise.

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