Is pain classified as medically necessary plastic surgery?

March 4, 2017
Asked By:sugarvssalt in Australia, AU

13 weeks post op. At 2 months i had a fluid noise with sqeaking of the implant on movement. Was told the implant is moving in its pocket. Always in pain daily. Unable to wear a soft bra. Muscle spasms and pins and needles on a daily bases since 12 weeks. Also very restricted to certain physical lifting or activities still. When i have an active day. My left implant with rise high then drop again after a few days. It also goes from bigger to small every few days. Would my issues be medically necessary?

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