I had implants put in about 3 years ago and within the last 3 days I've developed what feels to me like nerve pain. They are gummy bear silicone, and sub muscular. I feel no lumps or hardness at all. I am hoping it will just subside on its own, but it is very painful and hurts more everytime I take a breathe. Not sure how long I can tough this out. Any suggestions?
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Yes, The biplaner means the same as dual plane which means that the upper part of the implant is covered by muscle but the lower part of the implant is covered by breast tissue which is thicker in this area. This is the more modern technique of inserting implants, in the past implants were...
Candidates should be in overall good health physically with realistic expectations. It’s safe to say that most board-certified plastic surgeons would avoid operating on a patient with irregular blood pressure, bleeding disorders, or other serious factors that can add risk to the procedure. P...
Thank you very much for your question. Your surgeon used the term knuckle to refer to a fold in the shell of your implant. Unfortunately, there is no way to correct a fold, so the implant may need to be replaced. Without an in-person examination, it is difficult to provide any meaningful advice...
