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When implants are removed with or without capsule, do the lymph nodes stop swelling?

Kim Bee
I have 22 year old saline implants under the muscle. I have had swollen painful lymph nodes for almost 2 years in the left axillae. When you physicians remove the implant, do the lymph nodes stop swelling? Or, does the capsule need to be removed to alleviate symptoms? I am struggling between removing the implant vs with or without the capsule. Both implants are intact. The left has a slight contracture with chronic pain on that side. All sonograms, ultrasound and lab work negative.

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