I have had implants for a month, and a week after i began having shortness of breath. I can't take a deep breath and feel like my chest is burning. Went to doctor and lungs sound normal, had a chest x-ray, also normal. I am concerned. Never had problem before - could it be implants?
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November 3, 2019
Answer: Sensations of shortness of breath after breast implant augmentation surgery
It is not so much that banding will cause bacterial infection as it will cause bacteremia with possible seeding of the implant and subsequent biofilm formation which has been associated with the development of capsular contractuire. Perioperative antibiotics, similar to dental work, may diminish...
I have not been impressed with the effect of lasers on stretch marks but I have seen some stretch marks improve while others worsen. I would wait until after the breast implant augmentation surgery.
Frequently the sensory nerves are injured during surgery. Usually they return to normal quickly. However, occasionally, the nerve fiber is broken (much like breaking the wire inside the insulator of an electric cord). The nerve will regrow from the point of break to the skin. Unfortunately, the...
