silicone implant

yamie7

Hi, I want to get my silicone implant of 16 years removed due to contractures and pain. I recently had a MRI due to finding a lump, but it turns out it is the implant that I can feel. It is uncomfortable all the time and cold. I am considering going flat afterwards and have mixed feelings about appearance. No real good options and not really looking forward to wearing a prosthetic. I do not want to do flap surgery due to using my right arm for competitive sailing and muscle changes that would occur. My other breast has seemed to have gotten larger, and I have had a reduction on it before. I don't know if to do a total removal there also? I would love some advice or experience of someone who has done this before. Thank you

moderators

Hi @yamie7! Welcome, and thank you for sharing what you’re dealing with. Living with such symptoms after many years with an implant sounds really difficult.

If it helps, we also have other discussion areas where you might find useful experiences and perspectives, such as the https://community.breastcancer.org/en/categories/breast-reconstruction forum and the https://community.breastcancer.org/en/categories/living-without-reconstruction-after-a-mastectomy , where members talk more specifically about implant removal, going flat, and related decisions. If you’d like, you can also post there to get more targeted input based on what you’re considering.

We’re really glad you're here, and hope you find the information and support you need.

Best,

The Mods