My left breast implant changed and got hard and very high after 35 years. This happened about a month ago. It is very hard, changes shape and even though both implants are drooping, it is swollen, sore and hard and sits much higher than my right breast. I did call and schedule a mammogram and the mammogram came back perfectly normal. The radiologist said that I have silicone implants that sit under the muscle. Can I get both implants replaced? I am 66 and still want attractive breasts. Thank you.
December 13, 2015
Answer: My left 35 year old breast implant is suddenly hard and very swollen and sore, should they be replaced? I appreciate your question. You most likely have capsular contracture. I would recommend seeing a board certified plastic surgeon for evaluation and treatment. He/she can send you for appropriate imaging if needed. Since your implants have been in for 35 years, they need to be removed and replaced and a capsuelctomy needs to be performed. The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam. Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative breast surgery. Best of luck! Dr. Schwartz
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December 13, 2015
Answer: My left 35 year old breast implant is suddenly hard and very swollen and sore, should they be replaced? I appreciate your question. You most likely have capsular contracture. I would recommend seeing a board certified plastic surgeon for evaluation and treatment. He/she can send you for appropriate imaging if needed. Since your implants have been in for 35 years, they need to be removed and replaced and a capsuelctomy needs to be performed. The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam. Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative breast surgery. Best of luck! Dr. Schwartz
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December 11, 2015
Answer: Breast implants this is most likely a capsule contracture and is very common with implants that are of the generation of silicone that was used 35 years ago. I would find a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area and I am sure they will suggest removing the implant and the capsule and replacing the old implant with a newer style implant.this was a very common occurrence with this older type of implant and is nothing to worry about, but it can be uncomfortable.Good luck!
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December 11, 2015
Answer: Breast implants this is most likely a capsule contracture and is very common with implants that are of the generation of silicone that was used 35 years ago. I would find a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area and I am sure they will suggest removing the implant and the capsule and replacing the old implant with a newer style implant.this was a very common occurrence with this older type of implant and is nothing to worry about, but it can be uncomfortable.Good luck!
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