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Loss of Sensation After Breast Augmentation Due to Ruptured Implants. Is This Permanent? (photo)
After 28 years my silicone implants ruptured. 5 weeks ago I had them removed & replaced going from a 250 cc to 425 cc, not becos I wanted bigger breasts but due to the stretched skin . The Dr had to remove massive amounts of silicone that had encapsulated in chunks as well as loose silicon within the original capsule. I have lost sensation mainly in the area under my rt armpit, where a large mass of silicone was removed & rt nipple. What is the timeframe of regaining sensation? Is there hope?
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deborahjoy
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Hope for Recovery of Sensation after Breast Surgery?
Thank you for the question and pictures.
Given the complexty of the procedure you have undergone, I am not too surprised to hear that you have loss of sensation at this point. However, there is significant hope; sensation may gradually recover over the course of the next few months/years.
Unfortunately, there is not much that you or your surgeon can do at this point; time will tell.
Best wishes.
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Loss of Sensation After Breast Augmentation Due to Ruptured Implants. Is This Permanent?
Great posted photos. Maybe there is hope but if after 18 months there is no sensation than it is permanent. Sorry.
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Sensation Loss After Surgery
(Video included - click more to view) Sensation can be lost after surgery from cutting the nerve or from stretching the nerve, and recovery will depend on which occurred. With ruptured silicone gel implants, especially if they are more than 10 years old, the sooner the leak is treated, the less of a problem it is to clean out.
If the silicone was surrounding the nerve and was excised with the gel, sensation will return slowly beginning at the periphery of the numb area. In general, no...
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It is not surprising that you have some areas of numbness following this type of surgery, although I understand you are not excited about it. Unfortunately, it's not predictable whether this is permanent or not, but return of sensation can take up to two years if it does return. Be patient and optimistic. Best wishes!
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