📣 My Breast Implant Imaging Was Ignored — But the Pictures Tell the Truth

By Neeley Jo Minor | #MedicalNotesMatter Series

When I first got breast implants, I never expected that one day I’d have to decode my own medical records just to be heard.

But that’s exactly where I found myself—alone, exhausted, and dismissed. Doctors told me my pain was “in my head,” even while I struggled with symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, chest pain, and burning nerve sensations.

So I started looking for answers the only place I knew they might still exist: the images.

🖼️ What My Imaging Showed

After years of symptoms, I reviewed two major scans:

1️⃣ CT/MRI Scan – April 2021

• Finding: A clear “subcapsular line sign”—a well-known indicator of intracapsular silicone rupture.

• What It Means: Silicone had leaked inside the scar capsule surrounding the implant. This is a documented rupture, even if it’s not “emergency level” yet.

2️⃣ Mammogram – May 2021

• Finding: Distorted implant shape, shadowing, and unclear breast tissue density.

• What It Means: The scan couldn’t read the breast volume or tissue properly—because the implant blocked visibility. The system literally couldn’t calculate it.

And yet… no one called me.
No follow-up.
No plan.

🚩 The Problem with Being “Too Complicated”

Because I had implants, my scans became “technically difficult.”
Because I had symptoms “that didn’t fit one diagnosis,” I was told I was anxious.
Because I questioned it, I was seen as noncompliant.

This is medical gaslighting. And it’s far too common for women with implants.

💬 Why This Matters for You

If you have breast implants and feel something is wrong, trust yourself. Your body knows.

Start asking:

• ❓ What did my last scan actually show?

• ❓ Was my breast density readable?

• ❓ Is there a report of “shell collapse,” “subcapsular line,” or “distortion”?

You may be able to spot red flags before your doctor ever mentions them.

🔎 The Real Cost of Being Ignored

A ruptured implant isn’t just cosmetic. It can:

• Trigger chronic inflammation

• Aggravate mast cell activation

• Mimic autoimmune diseases

• Cause neurological issues

• Be hard to remove once the silicone leaks further

This isn’t just about looks. This is about life.

💡 Takeaway: You Deserve to Be Taken Seriously

Your symptoms are real. Your imaging matters.
And your voice—especially when backed by evidence—is powerful.

That’s why I started sharing my own scans. Not to scare anyone. Not to shame doctors.
But to help someone else realize:

“If no one else is listening—your images still are.”

🧠 Related Posts to Read Next:

• 🩻 What the Subcapsular Line Sign Means (And Why Doctors Miss It)

• 📸 Breast Density, Implants, and Missed Diagnoses

• 🧾 How to Write an Addendum Request for Your Medical Record

💌 Ready to Advocate?

Download my Medical Notes Matter Checklist or use my free templates to review your own records.
Follow @EnblocAI or [@SimplyNeeley] for tips, templates, and real truth from real women.

📣 Because we are not too complicated.
We’re just tired of being ignored.