new here- question on implant replacement as alternative to explant

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Hi,

I'm new to the forum. I've had saline implants for 15 years and have been

experiencing illness related symptoms for the past 2 years. I was originally

diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis but as my symptoms have worsened and new

symptoms are emerging I've been researching the possible connection to my breast

implants. I have many of the same symptoms that other women with implants have.

I scheduled an appointment with a PS to consult on an explant but I'm petrified

of not only the operation but how I will look. I was not only flat chested

before my implants but what I did have was deformed. My husband has never seen

me without implants and any time I've come across a pre-implant picture of

myself I've been horrified and tossed it out. I'm wondering if the silicone

shell is disolving in my body or I possibly have a rupture with moldy saline

escaping. I know I have some extensive scarring- I have capuslar contraction

but I never thought it was bad enough to warrant a second operation. My

question is, has anyone replaced old implants and removed the entire capsule

with new implants and had any relief from symptoms??

I'm scared to death of the alternative. Any info out there would be greatly

appreciated. Thank you