For the past week, the right breast has been hurting when I lay on my stomach or when I touch it beneath the areola. When doing breast exams, the right breast/implant feels a lot firmer and is a bit uncomfortable when I'm examining myself. I had a mammogram in April and everything was normal. Sometimes, I'll get a shooting pain out of nowhere during the day. What can be wrong?
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DearMs AshlieKelly,I understand your concerns. Thank you for your question.Please make a appointment with your Human Relations Dept. to see if you are eligible for "sick leave". Ask your chosen Plastic Surgeon for a specific letter stating your limations and return to work anticipated time.I ...
This type of numbness and tingling can happen after a breast augmentation. Usually it is caused by a nerve getting stretched by the implants, the procedure, or the swelling. In most cases it seems to go away by around 6 months. Often, there area where you have this funny feeling is pretty large...
Hi there, and congratulations on your implants! Based on your pictures, it looks like everything is beginning to heal nicely. However, at only nine days after your breast augmentation, your implants still haven't had a chance to "drop and fluff." By this, we mean that your breast tissue will...