Swollen Breast
Hi. I have 25 year silicone implants and over the last 4 weeks one has become extremely swollen feels like a tennis ball on my chest . It is quite painful, feels tingly and bruised and feels very full and heavy. It is also very warm. I feel because I have implants that the doctors automatically presume that's the problem other possibilities such IBC which seems to show the symptoms as I have or ADSL not considered. I've been for a mammogram and they did not find anything, I was told I have capsular contracture.
You have complicated problem. I would suggest you make an appointment for a face-to-face consultation with a plastic surgeon
I am sorry to hear about your issue. Despite your other medical problems, it sounds like your older implants plus or minus a possible capsular contracture. I strongly recommend that you have an evaluation by a board certified plastic surgeon.
With relatively acute changes in your breasts with aged silicone implants, its time to see a plastic surgeon for an evaluation and recommendations on what you have to consider. Removal of your implants and capsule can help considerably with your breast characteristics and also to ensure that something else is not happening. With symptoms, its possible that your situation could be covered by insurance but only your surgeon can help you with that. Best wishes at getting this resolved.
You should have a follow up MRI to evaluate whether the implant is ruptured or you have fluid around the implant. You may need the implant replaced or removed.