Itchy implant 10 years postop - is this normal?

March 2, 2022
Asked By:nosebroke in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

I had breast reconstruction over 10 years ago. I have always had itchy inside the saline implant. Is this normal ? Should I have the implant removed?

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