I'm having pain in my breast 7 years after my saline implants. Why might this be happening?

There are multiple reason why a person may have breast pain and these reasons may or may not be related to having implants.  First of all, you should be seen by a medical professional.  This forum is not for diagnosing patient concerns.  That being said, late onset breast pain if related to the implant is likely from stretching or pulling of the breast capsule.  Sometimes the capsule can tear and this can cause pain.  I've seen that before in a patient doing yoga.  The treatment is rest and anti-inflammatories.  It typically gets better over a few weeks.  Sometimes women just get breast pain.  It may be due to fibrocystic changes in the breast (unrelated to the implant).  These cystic changes can be painful during certain times of the menstrual cycle and sometimes things like caffeine or chocolate can also aggravate them.  Maybe it's not the breast at all but the ribs.  There is an issue called costochrondritis which is inflammation of the cartilage junctions between the ribs.  Again rest and anti-inflammatories is all there is to do.  Lastly all women over 40 years of age should have a mammogram.   It is always best to stay up to date with proper screening.  Whenever there is new pain, the best thing to do is to go see a medical professional and have a proper examination.  Best of luck

Thank you for your question. I see this occasionally when the implant is placed under the muscle. The implant can rub against the cartilage of the ribs causing inflammation - similar to tennis or golfer's elbow. A supportive bra and anti-inflammatories should help. Although, best to be examined to ensure that is the issue.Best of luck.- Dr. Bryson Richards (Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon)

It is difficult to tell what is going on, it could be mastitis or the early signs of capsular contracture. It is best that you make an appointment with your plastic surgeon for a full evaluation.