I had gummy bear breast implants 11 yrs ago. I have a small sharp pain in my left breast. Should I see a doctor?

Thank you for your question.If the pain has been going on for a while or you have noticed a change in the shape of the breast, it is best to have it evaluated to make sure nothing is going on.

Thank you for sharing your question.  I would definitely recommend seeing either your plastic surgeon or ob/gyn to address this new onset discomfort to your breast.  Without an in-person examination it is difficult to offer treatment advice.  Though it may be related to your implant - capsular contracture for example - it could also be a pulled muscle or rib irritation.  Hope this helps.

If the pain is persisting beyond a week or two and it's not getting better, you should certainly check in with your primary doctor or your plastic surgeon if you are having pain in the implant area.  Implants can break (or leak), capsular contracture may develop, and other problems are possible, and work up may be needed.

I would recommend that you contact the surgeon that originally did your surgery to have a look at it to make sure there is nothing going on.

Hi Sarahleenoel and thank you for your question.  It is always wise for patients who are experiencing pain or discomfort following a breast augmentation present for an in person evaluation by a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.  There are many things that can cause pain in this region, the most benign being some sort of muscular strain, but for any discomfort that is persistent and unresponsive to over the counter medications should be worked up by a doctor.  Considering your implants are 11 years old, I would suggest following up with your plastic surgeon for an evaluation.  I hope that this helps and best of luck.

Hello. Thank you for your inquiry.
It is important to have an in-person medical assessment regarding this issue as it is difficult to determine virtually. Continue to update your doctor in the matter and follow their post-op protocol.

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