30 year old implants have gone hard, is there a danger here?

November 9, 2017
Asked By:whatiff in South Africa, ZA

Implants were done in the 80's and are now rock hard. The left breast is hard at the top and right breast completely hard. After the implants i wad a 34DD and now a 34E! I cannot lye on my back or stomach as it is painful and I feel asif the skin will tear. Is there a danger here?

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November 11, 2017

Answer: Possible contracture

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November 11, 2017

Answer: Possible contracture

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November 24, 2017

Answer: Contact your doctor for examination

Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSCCertified Plastic Surgeon
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November 24, 2017

Answer: Contact your doctor for examination

Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSCCertified Plastic Surgeon
November 10, 2017

Answer: Capsular contracture

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 10, 2017

Answer: Capsular contracture

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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