What could pain 2 years after breast implants be?

having a history of a seroma and now experiencing pain I would go back to your surgeon and ask him ALCL. It could be a tear and a MRI would show this.

Usually when we hear burning sensation, we constribute it to nerve pain.  However, given your history of seroma formation and textured implants do have a higher risk of seroma formation, then I would consult with your plastic surgeon to evaluate your breasts and implants.Although BIA-ALCL is extremely rare, there has been a resurgence of it in the media and I would want to make certain that everything is clear from that standpoint.Hope that helps.

Breast Implants: pain two years after surgeryHopefully you have seen your surgeon. Infection will usually have redness , tenderness, fever, swelling. Pain can be from capsular contracture, or a small tear in the capsule.  BIA-ALCL is of increasing concern  but here is a qoute form the SEBBIN company"Patient safety has always been and will remain a priority for Groupe SEBBIN. Although no case of BIA-ALCL worldwide has been reported with SEBBIN implants to date, our company closely collaborates with all health authorities to better understand the disease."If it doesnt resolve , ultrasound and mammorgram or MRI may be useful

You should definitely check back with your Board Certified plastic surgeon for an in-person evaluation.  This could be something as simple as over-exertion leading to soreness that will be self-limiting or implant rupture even though your implants are not old.  However, anytime you notice a change such as this, it’s best not to ignore it. Your PS can order imaging studies to see what’s happening in there and send any fluid around your implant for examination to determine if ALCL is present.  ALCL is extremely rare so don’t focus too much on that leading up to your appointment.  Best of luck to you! 

It's important that you return to your board certified plastic surgeon for evaluation. Given the presence of textured breast implants, it's important that you are evaluated. Imaging and analysis of the fluid are essential to determining whether ALCL is present. 

Hi Kissa1,

I am sorry to hear that you are experiencing pain. It is uncommon to experience pain a few years after breast augmentation surgery. It would be best that you visit your plastic surgeon for proper assessment and intervention to lessen your discomfort, as every surgeon has different approaches in pain management.

Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS

Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery

Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery

Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Thank you for your question.Please discuss your concerns with your Plastic Surgeon. You need to have an examination of your breasts and possible Ultrasound or MRI. If there is a seroma, the aspirate has to be send for Cytology. ALCL, although rare, can happen with any kind of implant, especially textured implants. All The Best !

If you have pain in your breast after 2 years of having your procedure then it means you have a capsular contraction. which is when scar tissue that has developed around the implant tightens or it gets very hard. 

Whenever there is a seroma, ALCL needs to be ruled out.  Seroma fluid needs to be evaluated with the appropriate tests.  If your left breast still has fluid it should be aspirated using ultrasound guided technique performed by a radiologist.  Check with your surgeon.

Thank you for the question Kissa1,
New burning breast pain two years after a breast augmentation could be related to a change in the implant capsule (the natural scar that your body forms around all foreign bodies) or the implant itself; however, the best way to rule out any other issues, including ALCL, would be to see your plastic surgeon in person to discuss your concerns. You may require imaging and a more extensive workup.