I had 400cc silicone subpectoral implants placed 5 years ago. 2 months ago, I had some itching at the incision site only on the right breast and thought it was an allergy to my bra. 3 days ago my fingers became red, itchy and painfully swollen whenever I touched something cold. Today, I had a dull ache in the lower right quadrant of my right breast that has progressed to a radiating, warm pain in the rib area, pec and up spread to my right arm, towards my jaw, and my back. Also swelling on side.
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October 18, 2018
Answer: Could my implant have ruptured if I have progressive radiating pain in breasts and hands 5 years post breast implants?
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