Will nerve damage pain from breast explant on back of arm and armpit go away?

Dear oanawatson,When breast implants are removed the scar tissue capsule is typically removed as well, which is called a capsulectomy. Nerves can definitely be cut, damaged, stretched, or irritated during many surgical procedures, and implant removal with capsulectomy is no exception. Nerve pain can be very intense, and there are medications orally or topically that can help treat the symptoms until it resolves. I would recommend that you see your surgeon for an exam and if you feel you need additional medication to help with the pain you can discuss this with them at the visit. I would guess you would continue to improve gradually regardless of whether you use medication or just the tincture of time.Best of luck,

The type of pain you describe is typical of sensory nerve damage and is not uncommon after surgery. NSAID medications are generally helpful in most cases but you should check with your surgeon to be sure he/ she approves. Nerves can be slow to heal but with proper management you should have less discomfort.