A week after I had a breast augmentation, I noticed when I swing my arm back I get a tingling sensation in my right hand. About 3weeks after, I began having tingling pins and needles in that hand no matter the position. I have had implants removed after 50 days. Now its about 2 and a half months after the onset of symptoms. What is the likelihood a peripheral nerve was damaged. Could this have been due to incorrect positioning of arms. Also my right is hand having burning sensation too.
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Thank you for your question. I think this is an important topic. I am of the opinion that any motion of the implant is undesirable if the pocket dissection is fits the implant and vice versa. The pocket will not reach its full strength until 6-8 weeks after surgery....
Thanks for your question. All of the major companies offer a "cohesive gel" of various firmness and cohesiveness (stickiness). The "gummy bear" implants are more cohesive and are considered 5th generation silicone gel. While some of the implants are firmer, this varies between...