I am seven days post breast augmentation. Silicone implants under the muscle. My left arm is having tingling/ numbing sensations. Sometimes I feel it in my right arm too but more severe in my left. I am worrried and it's a holiday weekend so I won't be able to reach anyone for 4 days. I don't have any bruising or redness. TIA
Answer: Arm tingling after BA Yes, I have seen this happen before, but it usually resolves in time. Please don't worry about it... it's related to the fact that the nerves are stretched on the upper outside of the breast to make room for the implants. Good luck!
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Arm tingling after BA Yes, I have seen this happen before, but it usually resolves in time. Please don't worry about it... it's related to the fact that the nerves are stretched on the upper outside of the breast to make room for the implants. Good luck!
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Post-Operative Nerve Pain What you are experiencing is very common and should resolve over the next 2 months. This tingling represents nerve regeneration and is a normal part of healing. If it is truly "driving you crazy", Gabapentin is a medication that may help these symptoms.
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November 5, 2020
Answer: Most likely you are experiencing post operative swelling which is affecting the nerves in the armpit and therefore your arm Hello there and thank you for this great question. Most likely you are experiencing post operative swelling which is affecting the nerves in the armpit and therefore your arm. I would recommend resting, icing, and taking anti-inflammatories and more importunely, please go see your plastic surgeon ASAP so that any other acute abnormalities can be ruled out. These symptoms will likely resolve within the next week or so and it is likely that none of this will be permanent. Additionally, sometimes your positioning on the operating table can stretch out the nerves in the armpits which can also cause these symptoms. These are likely temporary and should improve within the next week or so.
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Answer: Most likely you are experiencing post operative swelling which is affecting the nerves in the armpit and therefore your arm Hello there and thank you for this great question. Most likely you are experiencing post operative swelling which is affecting the nerves in the armpit and therefore your arm. I would recommend resting, icing, and taking anti-inflammatories and more importunely, please go see your plastic surgeon ASAP so that any other acute abnormalities can be ruled out. These symptoms will likely resolve within the next week or so and it is likely that none of this will be permanent. Additionally, sometimes your positioning on the operating table can stretch out the nerves in the armpits which can also cause these symptoms. These are likely temporary and should improve within the next week or so.
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December 2, 2018
Answer: Post Op Arm Numbness and Tingling Sensation Hi Ashley332,
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August 9, 2020
Answer: Is it normal to experience arm tingling/ numbness one week after breast augmentation? It is not common to have numbness and tingling in the arm and the hand after breast augmentation. If your breast implants are placed through the axillary or armpit incision the nerves running through the armpit may have been stretched or injured. However if you had your implants placed underneath the chest muscle and the most likely cause would be positioning of your arm during surgery so that pressure was exerted on the inside of the elbow affecting the ulnar nerve. These types of sensations should disappear within 10-14 days. If they do not you should see your plastic surgeon for referral to a neurologist for an examination.
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Answer: Is it normal to experience arm tingling/ numbness one week after breast augmentation? It is not common to have numbness and tingling in the arm and the hand after breast augmentation. If your breast implants are placed through the axillary or armpit incision the nerves running through the armpit may have been stretched or injured. However if you had your implants placed underneath the chest muscle and the most likely cause would be positioning of your arm during surgery so that pressure was exerted on the inside of the elbow affecting the ulnar nerve. These types of sensations should disappear within 10-14 days. If they do not you should see your plastic surgeon for referral to a neurologist for an examination.
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