I have a bruise-like pain under right breast 4 years after silicone breast implants, under muscle. Any ideas?

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I had silicone breast implants (under the muscle) 4 years ago. About 6 months ago every time I would sneeze or cough really hard my muscle would contract. Now I have pain right under my breast to the lower inner quadrant. It feels like a bruise. It is constant for about 3 months and hurts worse when I wear a bra. The shape has not changed and I cannot feel any difference. Any idea?

Thomas A. Mustoe, MD, FACS · Answer

I'm
sorry to read about your discomfort. It really is hard to know what your pain
is due to. I would definitely return to your surgeon for an examination, and to
be sure there is nothing wrong with the implant you may need to get an MRI
scan. It is not likely but it is conceivable that a small leak of the implant
is causing inflammation and soreness. A pulled muscle can cause prolonged
soreness, but that should eventually get better. With 3 months of constant
pain, it is important to get it fully evaluated. Best wishes.

Gary Lawton, MD, FACS · Answer

This far out from surgery it may be a capsular contracture.  Capsules can hurt if they are tight enough.  This needs to be evaluated to determine the cause of the pain.  It must not be ignored.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

I think that if you are having consistent muscle pain, then it is best to be seen in person by your surgeon to be properly evaluated.

Scott R. Brundage, MD · Answer

It sounds like this is musculoskeletal. I am not sure if you did not irritate or "pull" something. If it hurts with movement it usually is related to the muscle. Since it has been there for 3 months I would recommend you return to your surgeon to have an examination. They can evaluate you to determine if something needs to be done to more fully evaluate the situation.

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