Can breast implants be the cause of my chronic neck/back pain?

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I had breast implants then a lift done about 7 years ago. Since then I've been suffering from upper mid back pain and neck pain chronically. I'm wondering if it's caused by the implants. It was 350 cc. 5 bulging discs I like to know what your thoughts ard an opinion on whether or not removing the implants will help my back and neck pain. I am small frame petite. Arlene

Mahlon Kerr, MD, FACS · Answer

I agree that a 350cc implant should not be causing any back pain, I would look for other causes which may be playing a bigger role

Lee E. Corbett, MD · Answer

350cc implants are not that large and normally I wouldn't think this would cause a woman to have back pain. However, if you have 5 bad discs in your neck any additional weight could contribute to your pain syndrome. I would ask you Neurosurgeon what they think. Also, just support the weight of your breasts with your hands. Does that make the pain go away? The final answer, unfortunately, is that no one really can answer your question, the only way to know is to have them removed and see how you feel.

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