Pins and needles sensation, 3 months post BA?

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I'm now 3 months post op and still have pins & needles sensations on my left breast, below the nipple so mainly around the incision line. I had 335cc HP, rounds and they were placed under the muscle. Could this be the nerves re generating? I would have thought it would have passed by now however I am no professional! It doesn't bother me too much but sometimes it feels numb & tingles when I touch, just as pins & needles would. Opinions appreciated :-)

Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSC · Answer

This sounds like nerve regeneration. It’s kind of like when your foot falls asleep and wakes up again. Of course you should talk to your surgeon if you’re particularly concerned, since they’re the most familiar with your situation.

Christian Subbio, MD · Answer

I agree, most patients symptoms like this have faded by this point, once in a while there is a patient in whom it takes a few months longer.  My bet, without being able to examine you and knowing your full story, is that this is some lingering stretch on the nerves and/or inflammation which will take a few more months to slowly fadeBest of luck!
Dr. SubbioBoard-Certified Plastic SurgeonNewtown Square/Philadelphia, PA

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear mindofabull,tingling and changes in sensation can occur after the breast augmentation. Pins and needles sensation can be caused by regeneration of nerves. It can take months for nerves to regenerate after the surgery. If you have any major concerns, you can always consult your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery 
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Amir Nasir, MD · Answer

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 (sometimes the whole breast) and the area gets smaller over time to say, just the side of the breast, and eventually it can disappear entirely. As always talk to your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon if you have issues or concerns.
I hope this helps!

Ian MacArthur, MD, FRCSC · Answer

Thanks for your question. It is not uncommon for patients to have the symptoms that you are describing after a breast augmentation. The feelings of pins and needles should subside in time, although this may take several months to happen. If these sensations do not improve, or you have any further concerns, I suggest you follow-up with your operating plastic surgeon. All the best.

Joanne Lopes, MD · Answer

Tingling and burning sensations that are intermittent in nature signify nerve regeneration after surgery  . Typically this will resolve on it's own but may take months . It is always advisable to speak to your physician about any concerns you may have.

Pins and needles sensation, 3 months post BA?

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