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Tingling Sensations Throughout the Body After Breast Implants

asked 3 years ago by sasha0820 in Ohio
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
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I had a Silicone Breast Augmentation 2 months ago, and 2 weeks after, I started experiencing tingling throughout my body. Nobody seems to think it's related to my implants, including my neurologist, but I was a healthy 28-year-old before. Could it be related? An EMG showed I was having neuropathy.

3 answers to Tingling Sensations Throughout the Body After Breast Implants

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Silicon implants and tingling

There is no evidence in the literature that I know of that silicone implants can cause any type of neuropathy. It was a good idea for you to see a neurologist and get worked up.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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There is no illness caused by silicone gel breast implants

The safety of the silicone gel breast implant had been extensively debated and subjected to intense study over the past twenty years. The implants were reintroduced into the United States market because there have been no illnesses shown to be caused by the implants. These studies have been performed over years involving thousands of women, and compared to the experience and studies outside of the US as well. Your silicone gel implants are safe and not related to your tingling... more
Peter E. Johnson, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

www.peterejohnsonmd.com

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No

Hi there- At this point, silicone implants are among the most studied medical devices known, and there is no credible evidence to suggest that they cause neuropathy, or any other illness. I think this is one of life's coincidences. Follow your neurologist's recommendations and keep your follow up appointments with your plastic surgeon and hopefully this will pass for you soon.
Armando Soto, MD

Orlando Plastic Surgeon

www.DrArmandoSoto.com

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