I had my submuscular implants removed 7 years ago. I recently began a regular weight class about 10 months ago. Im experiencing pain in my pec muscle under my breast fold and terrible back pain. After getting in touch with explant surgeon, I discovered she did NOT repair my muscles after explant. I am concerned this is why i have so much back pain. Can these muscles be repaired at this stage, 7 years later? If so, would a plastic surgeon be who I contact or would an oethopedic suegeon do this?
October 24, 2023
Answer: Muscles Most muscles do not need to "be repaired" when implants are removed because they have healed back to the sternum or have shrank and scarred too much to be pulled back without using mesh or something else. Artificial products can then cause more scarring which is not good when muscles move. You can visit with a plastic surgeon about this if you have questions. An orthopedic surgeon would not do this type if repair. You back pain is most likely from something else. Even with "a repair," you still may have animation when you flex your muscles.
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October 24, 2023
Answer: Muscles Most muscles do not need to "be repaired" when implants are removed because they have healed back to the sternum or have shrank and scarred too much to be pulled back without using mesh or something else. Artificial products can then cause more scarring which is not good when muscles move. You can visit with a plastic surgeon about this if you have questions. An orthopedic surgeon would not do this type if repair. You back pain is most likely from something else. Even with "a repair," you still may have animation when you flex your muscles.
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September 25, 2023
Answer: Pectoral muscle repair After 7 years the pectoralis muscle should have scarred down into place. Whether or not it is in its anatomical position is a different story. I think you need to get some imaging (an MRI would be best) to ensure that the pectoralis muscle is truly the cause of your issues and pain. Surgery may not be the answer to your problems
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September 25, 2023
Answer: Pectoral muscle repair After 7 years the pectoralis muscle should have scarred down into place. Whether or not it is in its anatomical position is a different story. I think you need to get some imaging (an MRI would be best) to ensure that the pectoralis muscle is truly the cause of your issues and pain. Surgery may not be the answer to your problems
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