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Neuropathic Pain / Hypersensitivity 2yrs Post Breast Augmentation

To start with my left breast was numb but from 6mths post op to now I am suffering massively from areas of hypersensitivity or neuropathic pain.I have seen various surgeons and doctors and nobody has been able to offer effective help.I have tried different drugs but none have worked in two years (ibuprofen,pregabalin,capsaicin cream,nortriptyline) Will the nerve damage heal or will the implants have to be removed to help? Nobody else seems to have the same problem.I feel so helpless and alone.

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5 Doctor Answers | Asked by kath1981 in wakefield WF2

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Neuropathic pain

What you are describing is definitely a rare phenomenon from breast augmentation. I have seen patients with similar nerve complaints after other surgeries, particularly abdominal operations. In those cases, the neuropathic pain is from an entrapment of the nerve or scar tissue within a nerve. This is commonly known as a neuroma. The treatment often times involves resection of the offending nerve and placement of the cut end of the nerve into muscle or bone. This placement of the nerve ending... more

David Bogue, MD

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Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

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Pain with implants

Pain two years after having breast augmentation is extremely unsual. Assuming that you have seen your surgeon for possible implant related causes, you may want to consult a pain specialist.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Pain two years after breast augmentation

This is a difficult assessment to make. IF removing the implant would solve the problem, that would be an easy recommendation to make but it is impossible to know. I would consider that you seek pain physician consultations and possibly undergo diagnostic nerve blcoks to further localize the problem.

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Breast hypersensitivity

You degree,length and level of pain are unusual following a breast aug.there are sensory nerves that are cut during the normal course of the operation but these usually return to normal.I would try a course of steroids if you haven't already.Also maybe a pain specialist could do some blocks and if all else fails I would consider removal,capsulectomy and reinsertion.

Hypersensitivity after breast augmentation.

Hi. This is extremely rare, but that doesn't help you at all. I don't have any good news for you, I am afraid. After two years this is probably permanent. And taking out the implants may not help. I am so sorry.

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schocolate318
11 Apr 2013

I had both breast removed with silcone implant in 2011. I am still experiencing pain in both breast. I have told my doctor and he looks at me like I am crazy. So I understand what you are going through

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