Hi, I have breast implants which are about 22 years old. My left breast has been hurting on and off for about a year, recently I’ve noticed it’s harder and bigger than the right breast. It seems to sit higher that the other breast. My doctor is sending me for a mammogram. Should I be worried?
September 26, 2024
Answer: Thank you for your question! The body naturally forms a capsule around any foreign object, including implants, it can lead to excessive tightening. While capsular contracture is not fully understood, the solution is to change the implant in order to relive the pain and discomfort, although it doesn’t guarantee this happen again, it will give you the alleviation you need. Hopefully this helps!
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September 26, 2024
Answer: Thank you for your question! The body naturally forms a capsule around any foreign object, including implants, it can lead to excessive tightening. While capsular contracture is not fully understood, the solution is to change the implant in order to relive the pain and discomfort, although it doesn’t guarantee this happen again, it will give you the alleviation you need. Hopefully this helps!
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September 26, 2024
Answer: This capsular contracture? Without and exam, I cannot assess whether this is capsular contracture or not. Some of the findings and symptoms certainly are associated with capsular contracture. You probably should not be worried. Lifetime risk of capsular contracture is fairly high, but the problem can usually be fixed with surgery.
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September 26, 2024
Answer: This capsular contracture? Without and exam, I cannot assess whether this is capsular contracture or not. Some of the findings and symptoms certainly are associated with capsular contracture. You probably should not be worried. Lifetime risk of capsular contracture is fairly high, but the problem can usually be fixed with surgery.
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