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Pain with Implant. Is This Normal?

asked 1 year ago by Ziggy99 in Slidell, LA
Latest answer by David L. Abramson, MD
Question viewed 241 times
Tags: silicone implant, normal, pain

I had a mastectomy in Feb 2010. Reconstruction with expander then silicone implant. Revision in Oct.2010 to make the shelf for the breast and mastopexy on other breast. I have allot of muscle pain (burning,itching sore)with implant, it is moderately painful every day. Is this normal?

6 answers to Pain with Implant. Is This Normal?

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Long-term muscle pain after reconstruction is not typical

In order to figure out why you are having persistent pain this long after the reconstruction, more information would be needed. If your reconstruction was done using a total submuscular technique, then muscle pain is not uncommon but it shouldn't last this long. If it was done with Alloderm, the post op course may be smoother since the muscle that causes most of the tightness and discomfort with expansion is not affected. You should see your plastic surgeon and see what can be done. more
Richard Baxter, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Breast reconstruction

You may have a capsular contracture. There are some options for treating this. Speak to you plastic surgeon
David L. Abramson, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Pain with Implant. Is This Normal?

Sounds like you may have a capsular contracture, or possibly a seroma.  Best to be seen by your surgeon.
Amy T. Bandy, DO

Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon
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Pain with Implant. Is This Normal?

Very difficult over the internet to advise the cause. My guess is capsular fibrosis or scarring. Best to obtain a few in person opinions. 
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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You may have capsular contracture

The most common reason for the pain post implant reconstruction is capsular contracture. Please see you doctor for further evaluation.
Kamran Khoobehi, MD

New Orleans Plastic Surgeon
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Breast reconstruction

Perisistent pain after breast reconstruction is not common.  You should see your doctor to be evaluated for this issue.  Most pain resolves within a few weeks after surgery.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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