I had implants in 1981, still have them. I know they have encapsulated. Recently, I had rotator cuff surgery and then a capsulated shoulder. I can feel what I think is scar tissue between my right breast and my problematic shoulder. Could the implants have contributed to my shoulder scar tissue problem?
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August 2, 2010
Answer: Breast implants, capsular contracture and a shoulder rotator cuff problem or injury
Slow leaks are possible but unlikely to be bilateral. We know that with time the ribs are remodeled by the constant pressure of the implant on the chest wall whch may account for loss of projection that you are observing.
Recently, there has been a lot of chatter about fungal (or mold) infections in saline-filled breast implants. In fact, I have had a few patients contact me with concerns regarding this. The fundamental question: Should you be worried about having a fungal infection or mold in your saline breast...
I'm sorry to hear about your experience. Payment policies are different for each surgeon, so you would have to ask your surgeon about the specific costs related to your revision surgery. You may be offered a discount that can be covered by financing.
