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

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)

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

It is possible that you have developed a capsular contracture.  I would recommend seeing your plastic surgeon for evaluation.  It can be corrected, but requires an operation.For more information on breast augmentation and possible complications, please visit the link below.  

It would be difficult to advise without a physical exam. Common reasons for pain after augmentation can include capsular contracture or muscle strain. Most likely, this could be the reason,  but more important reasons should be rules out. Imaging may be needed.

This probably is due to encapsulation and sometimes sensory nerves get bound down in the scar tissue ie capsule and when your breast swell as with your period they become sore.

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.

Sorry to hear you are having pain. Has your breast changed in shape or form? Does it feel harder or tighter? It is possible you are developing a capsule. I suggest you see your surgeon to evaluate it.Good Luck!

Thank you for your question.  After breast augmentation, scar develops around an implant, always, but rarely 5-10% of the time the scar tissue or capsule can become thicker and more painful which is called capsular contracture.  The longer you have implants in place, the higher the chance of the the capsule becoming firm.  I recommend you consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to evaluate your concerns.  Sometimes, surgery is needed to remove the capsule and exchange with new implants if this is causing your discomfort.

HiThanks for your question.It sounds like you have little bit of inflammation in the capsule around your implants and it may be worth limiting your activity for a while and trying some anti inflammatory medication to see if it settles down.Best wishes 

Thank you very much for your question.It's a bit difficult to know exactly what's going on.  You may be developing a capsular contracture.  I recommend you contact your surgeon for an in-person evaluation.  Best of luck!