Double mast. 2009, tissue exp. 6 mths radio L breast. 12 mths perm implants 3 mths nipples grafted, 9 mths severe contract implant migrated 2 armpit. Replaced @ 3 mths -infection. 2 years pain skin thin, tight - Dorsi flap surgery 4 softness excess skin 4 stretching. Hematoma @ surgery emergency replaced. Now L side v tight pain on breath & touch. Scar itchy & turned keloid. I lower my arm it hits implant feels bruised inside. Arm lifts only 80% tight shoulder trap muscles contracted.
I had breast cancer , had right breast removed, had 27 lymph nodes taken out, expander put in and now have 455 cc of saline put in and going for 850cc. My right arm underneath arm pit has always felt like it is numb, swollen, and tingling. Could this be from the expander or nerve damage or what? I get measured and arm is not swollen from lymphademia. Any one else have these problems?
I had reconstruction with textured silicone implants April 2011. I had continued tightness across my chest, with pulling sensations that did not get better for over 4 months. I had the implants switched for smooth silicone, and now, 2 months later I still have tightness and pulling. It feels like the muscles at top of implant just wont loosen up. I have these feelings every day, all day and am constantly aware of my implants. I am trying Singulair but so far, no beneficial result.
Surgery for left breast nerve pain. I'min pain every day and no doctor can help me. I had a radio frequency ablation and it helped but continue to be on daily pain. Seroma aspirated last week. I'm so sad. There is no doctor in Orlando/Tampa area that will touch me. Doctors afraid more damage will be caused by surgery. I was diagnosed with Intractable cervical neuropathic pain. Extenders removed 11 months ago and left side capsulated. I'm so desperate.
I had a double mastectomy with right side latissimus flap (b/c radiation) almost 1 year ago. Implants 480cc. I am 5'4 110#. Prior to the mastectomies, I was a 32A-B, now I am a 32DDD. I did not want to be so big! Now breasts feel very full, uncomfortable to painful; chest feels tight and my pectoral muscle flex frequently which is annoying. My PC says I don't have capsular contraction and that he can put in smaller implants but that might not help my discomfort and they may lose symmetry.
Two weeks ago I had a bilateral Mastectomy with bilateral tissue expanders placed to start the reconstruction process. I am on antibiotics. My chest is so tight that I don't sleep much and am always aware of the surgical site. I will not undergo radiation. I will start chemotherapy in three weeks.
I had reconstruction one right side with the silicone implant placed in early 2003. For past 6 months I have experienced tightness that feels like muscle spasms. The spasms have been increasing in frequency over past six months and are painful. I am 43 and want to make sure if I need a replacement it is done well. Thanks for any help!
I had prophylactic mastectomy with expanders. I am at 350ccs and doc says my skin is too tight to expand more. I am disappointed as I wanted to be a bit larger. Is there any way around this or is this it for me?