Silicone Implants making cracking noises 2yrs post surgery
Asked 2022-12-11
I've had breast implants for 22 years- the first 20 were with saline implants with no issues. 2 years ago, I had my breast implants redone with silicone with no issues until now. In the last few days, each breast has started to make what equates to cracking/crunching noises but with no pain. What could this be?
Age:
42 years
Weight:
116 lbs
Height:
65.0 inches
Skin Tone:
Light - Medium -
1 answer
Procedure(s)
Thank you so much for your question.
It is hard to determine what is occurring with the sound you are hearing. It may be a temporary issue or could be due to capsular contracture. The first thing I would have my patient is to have a mammogram/ultrasound to determine if the implant is intact without any signs of rupture or capsular contracture. I would also encourage you to schedule a consult with your board certified plastic surgeon to evaluate for any clinical signs of capsular contracture.
Thank you for your question and best of luck.