Had Masectomy 15 years ago, had implant 5 years later. Had a bad fall straight onto breast implant 6 days ago. Saw my doctor on Monday and pain was not too bad, but each day it is getting worse, can hardly move or lie down now. A year ago i noticed that my implant had sunk down into my diaphgram, and it is hard on top. What do you think has happened.
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This is not unusual 3 weeks after surgery when the nerves begin to recover and may be more sensitive ("dysesthesias"). Occasionally the implant may be resting on or irritating a nerve, Generally this should resolve by 3 months.
When considering upsizing breast implants I always want patients to make sure that the risks outweigh the benefits. Each time you have surgery there are small risks of infection, implants settling in the wrong position, scarring etc that we routinely undertake. The vast majority of times t...
I generally tell my patients that after 1 week, they can resume all activities except high impact things ( running, jumping, etc.). I let them walk, ride an exercise bike, lift weights, etc. As long as it doesn't physically hurt, then it is probably ok to do. The old addage...
