I Had Breast Implants over a Year Ago I Have Servere Pain in my Nipples and Areola

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I had breast implants over a year ago now i have servere pain in my nipples abd areola its been a year should i be worried or concerend?

Lewis Albert Andres, MD · Answer

Hello!  Thank you for your question!  Your symptoms sound like your 
nerves regenerating.  Breast procedures such as the 
breast augmentation and breast lift/reduction certainly result in a more
 shapely, 
perky, and fuller appearance of your breasts. With any breast procedure 
there is a risk, albeit very small, of change in 
sensation to the area.  The reported rate of sensation changes 
(decreased, loss, or increased) is ~7% for lift/reductions and much 
smaller for breast augmentation.  In my experience, this rate is 
reportedly much lower, but is higher when tissue is excised or the 
amount of lift that is needed, so the breast reduction procedure has a 
slightly greater risk.  It can take up to a year for full sensation to 
return.  Re-educating your nerves to these areas by using different 
textures when showering and putting on lotion often helps.  At one year, you should discuss this with your surgeon.  Consideration for downsizing or explantation should be discussed if the pain is that significant.  It is one risk of such a procedure, and 
one that you must consider, amongst others, as with any surgical 
procedure.  You should consult with a plastic surgeon well-trained in 
breast procedures who will examine and discuss with you the various 
risks and benefits of the procedure(s) and assist you in deciding if 
such a procedure will be the right decision for you.

S. Larry Schlesinger, MD, FACS · Answer

There are many potential causes for pain in your nipple areola complex after a breast augmentation.  Pain that persists up to a year needs evaluation and treatment by your plastic surgeon.  You may have an entrapped nerve, possibly from a capsular contracture, or you may have a neroma (a painful swelling on a nerve).  No matter what the cause of the pain, it needs to be evaluated sooner rather than later.

Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD, FACS · Answer

You may want to visit with your plastic surgeon to take a look.  You may have neuromas which are causing the pain.  They can be surgically removed or temporarily blocked with lidocaine.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Is this bilateral? If yes than I have NEVER heard of bilateral N/A pain after a year postoperative. You need to be examinesd in person and than testing of the type.place, degree of pain occurring.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

It is unusual to have pain so long after breast augmentation.  I would recommend to be evaluated by your surgeon first.

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