I had breast implant removal and lift two weeks ago. On my right side I believe I have nerve damage. I have severe burning, pain and sensitivity in my right armpit and down the back of my right arm all the way to the elbow. My range of motion on that side is also not great. Left side feels perfectly normal. Is this likely to go away?
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Hello BonHeinrich and thank you for your question. The capsule can be sent to pathology if there are any concerns. Usually for a cosmetic procedure like this, your insurance will not cover the pathology evaluation and you need to discuss this with your surgeon if it is important to you and ...
Surgeons have to surgically open an area to access the breast pocket in order to remove the implant. This incision may need to be a little larger if the capsules are to be removed too. Surgeons have tools that are used during surgery to control bleeding and minimize blood loss. I encourage...
Hello! Thank you for your question! It is a matter of surgeon preference as well as what is seen during your procedure that will determine whether or not a complete capsulectomy is performed. If significant capsule formation is seen intraoperatively, a full capsule removal may be warranted with...