Pain with existing implants

Thank you for your question I'm sorry that you're having problems. It would probably be a good idea to be checked out. It could be scar tissue in the capsule or the neighboring muscle. Either way, I think that your surgeon would be able to tell you whether or not it is from the implant itself. A final option would be to deflate the implants in the office. If the pressure from the implant against the capsule is responsible then this should relieve your pain. Best of luck!

If you are getting your surgery in March (meaning 1 week from now), then you will need to contact your surgeon to help you figure out what's going on BEFORE your surgery.

Thanks for your question. Sorry to hear about the pain you're having. It doesn't sound like anything concerning that is urgent. You should definitely discuss this with your surgeon that you are planning to have surgery with, as this might change what needs to be done and therefore the plan for your surgery.
Good Luck to you
Dr Markmann

The most common cause of pain following Breast Augmentation is scar tissue. What is known as capsular contracture. I recommend you see your surgeon as soon as possible to evaluate your concerns.

There are many reasons that you might have that kind of pain. Thankfully, none are emergent issues with your implants. From what you described one likely explanation would be a torn implant capsule on the right side. All breast implants have a layer of tissue that forms around the inside the body called a capsule. That capsule can sometimes contract and make the implant feel firm and sometimes get out of position (usually making it rise up to a higher position). In your case its possible that the capsule was torn somehow allowing the implant to drop to a lower position and perhaps become more easily felt under the skin. In any case, you certainly can discuss this with your surgeon and be reassured of your plans and timing of your surgery. More than likely you'll be just fine waiting for your date in March.

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Sudden pain or new pain in the chest should be evaluated by a doctor and possibly some xrays as there are many potential causes, Sometimes simple fibrocystic changes can cause pain but some problems may be serious and require urgent treatment. In patients with breast implants the pain can be a result of scar contracture and nerve irritation (not likely 12 years after surgery, or scar tearing (sometimes acute in onset and accompanied be implant displacement).
This situation should prompt a patient to call her doctor and see him/her for a full evaluation before you have surgery .
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