I had breast implants 17 years ago. At the time, I had shooting pain in my left breast. Not constant and periodically which I believe involved the implant shifting to my left side (think laying on back sleeping). Implants have been fine since otherwise. A week ago, I was leaning forward and pushed myself up with my left arm. It immediately caused the nerve pain and it has been periodically since if I move wrong, raise arm shoulder level. I'm waking up at night from pain. How can I resolve this?
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July 18, 2023
Answer: Sudden onset of pain long after breast implants placed
Hello, the placement of implants and lifting could improve the shape, but you must understand that this is the shape of your breasts, they improve but it does not change completely
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