Usually, this does not pose a problem. This may occur more frequently with silicone implants than with saline implants. The scar tissue may cause pain and discomfort and make the implant feel hard to the touch. When this happens, surgery may be necessary to break up or remove the scar tissue. It may also be necessary to remove or replace the implant.
Capsules can form at any time from a few weeks to many years after the implants are inserted.
Silicone gel-filled implants are not available at all hospitals. There have been some reports in the media of various health problems as a result of silicone gel . In these reports, silicone gel has been associated with lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, neurological disorders, and other conditions. Silicone gel implants were removed from the market to give scientists time to study the effects of silicone gel. However, researchers have found no evidence thus far supporting the connection between silicone gel breast implants and medical problems.