Why Does Left Arm Remain Numb 8 Months After Breast Augmentation Revision Surgery?

I just completed my 3rd BA Revision surgery in L.A. after 2 unsuccessful surgeries in Thailand. My 2nd surgery was done in May 2010, and it was a horrible experience. The L.A. doctor fixed my implants, but did not care to address the other issues stemming from my 2nd surgery. I am numb in my upper left arm/arm pit area. It is really annoying, and drives me crazy when I have an itch. There is also a weird sensation when I touch the area. Whill this ever go away?

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Arm numbness

Did you have a transaxillary approach at any time? SOmetimes the nerve to this area of the arm is injured by stretching or even cutting and can lead to numbness.

Steven Wallach, MD

12 reviews

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Arm Numbness afte Surgery

Why Does Left Arm Remain Numb 8 Months After Breast Augmentation Revision Surgery? I just completed my 3rd BA Revision surgery in L.A. after 2 unsuccessful surgeries in Thailand. My 2nd surgery was done in May 2010, and it was a horrible experience. The L.A. doctor fixed my implants, but did not care to address the other issues stemming from my 2nd surgery. I am numb in my upper left arm/arm pit area. It is really annoying, and drives me crazy when I have an itch. There is also a weird... more

Know your surgeon's history before going overseas for cheaper surgeries.

Unfortuately, it is unlikely at this point in time that you will regain any more sensation. I have a had a few patients who report improved sensation from a second procedure but that is exceedingly rare. That is sometimes the problem with going overseas for surgery. Did you know the history of this surgeon? It is possible you have nerve damage. Since you have had three surgeries, you have to give it some time. Implant removal and replacement will not address... more

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

33 reviews

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Arm numbness

It was probably impossible for your LA surgeon to correct your arm numbness as he would not be able to look for what your Thai surgeon injured. The numbness coukd be the result of something the Thai surgeon did, or from the position they had you lying in during the surgery.

Left Arm Numbness may be due to injury to intercostobrachial nerves, other factors

Rarely, some patient may have upper inner arm numbness after breast augmentation surgery. It may be more common with an underarm incision, as opposed to a breast fold or areolar incision. Basically, the intercostobrachial nerves may have stretched, or swelling may have compressed them, which may cause short term or long term numbness in your upper and inner arm. Even without an underarm incision, some of the nerves may be damaged with compression or... more