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?
Answer: I had breast implants over a year ago - I have severe pain in my nipples and areola. 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.
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Answer: I had breast implants over a year ago - I have severe pain in my nipples and areola. 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.
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August 26, 2012
Answer: Severe Pain In Nipple Areola Complex One Year After Surgery Is Not Normal
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.
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August 26, 2012
Answer: Severe Pain In Nipple Areola Complex One Year After Surgery Is Not Normal
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.
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September 1, 2015
Answer: Breast implants and pain afterward
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.
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September 1, 2015
Answer: Breast implants and pain afterward
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.
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May 18, 2011
Answer: I Had Breast Implants over a Year Ago I Have Servere Pain in my Nipples and Areola
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.
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May 18, 2011
Answer: I Had Breast Implants over a Year Ago I Have Servere Pain in my Nipples and Areola
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.
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May 17, 2011
Answer: Severe pain after breast augmentation
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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May 17, 2011
Answer: Severe pain after breast augmentation
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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