My leg is tingling 2 weeks after my silicone breast augmentation. Could it be related? I have had an ultrasound of the legs and chest x-ray, both was negative. It has been going on for 6 weeks; would a leak in silicone cause this?
Answer: No connection The medical grade silicone in breast implants is nontoxic, so it just isn't possible that the tingling is related. If it continues you should have it evaluated to see what the cause is though.
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Answer: No connection The medical grade silicone in breast implants is nontoxic, so it just isn't possible that the tingling is related. If it continues you should have it evaluated to see what the cause is though.
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March 26, 2009
Answer: Highly unlikely for breast augmentation to cause leg tingling This would be very very unlikely. There would no evidence that is currently available that would implicatee silicone or silicone implants as the cause of your condition. However, there may be other events in the operative period that could have contributed to this. Any pressure on the nerve can cause tingling. Given the location of your surgery (away from your leg) it is unlikely that any sharp injury did damage. Therefore your nerve should be intact and recover from any prolonged pressure to it. However there are other causes that could be completely unrelated such as a "pinched" or compressed nerve in your spine, vascular problems, etc. Discuss this with your primary care physician.
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March 26, 2009
Answer: Highly unlikely for breast augmentation to cause leg tingling This would be very very unlikely. There would no evidence that is currently available that would implicatee silicone or silicone implants as the cause of your condition. However, there may be other events in the operative period that could have contributed to this. Any pressure on the nerve can cause tingling. Given the location of your surgery (away from your leg) it is unlikely that any sharp injury did damage. Therefore your nerve should be intact and recover from any prolonged pressure to it. However there are other causes that could be completely unrelated such as a "pinched" or compressed nerve in your spine, vascular problems, etc. Discuss this with your primary care physician.
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March 26, 2009
Answer: Not likely related Hi there- It sounds like your leg has been tingling for 6 weeks and your augment was only 2 weeks ago? I would think that means your tingling has nothing to do with your surgery. If the timing you describe is not exact, and your tingling started after your surgery, I would talk to your surgeon... If it is accurate, and you had tingling before the surgery, you should see your medical doctor and possibly a neurologist. Hope it gets better soon.
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March 26, 2009
Answer: Not likely related Hi there- It sounds like your leg has been tingling for 6 weeks and your augment was only 2 weeks ago? I would think that means your tingling has nothing to do with your surgery. If the timing you describe is not exact, and your tingling started after your surgery, I would talk to your surgeon... If it is accurate, and you had tingling before the surgery, you should see your medical doctor and possibly a neurologist. Hope it gets better soon.
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Answer: Tingling in legs after breast augmentation Good thing you had a duplex and a chest Ct to make sure you did not have a DVT. You may consider tinging is secondary to the compression devices or even positioning on the table. Have it checked out to be sure.
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Answer: Tingling in legs after breast augmentation Good thing you had a duplex and a chest Ct to make sure you did not have a DVT. You may consider tinging is secondary to the compression devices or even positioning on the table. Have it checked out to be sure.
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March 27, 2009
Answer: Unlikely to be related, let your plastic surgeon know There is no relationship between your implants and your leg tingling condition. It is possible that positioning during the procedure may be a temporary cause for this type of problem. It may also be due to any unusual positioning that you have following your surgery. You could be sleeping or sitting in a different position placing pressure on a sensory nerve. It sounds like it may just resolve in a few days. It is important to make your surgeon aware of the problem.
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March 27, 2009
Answer: Unlikely to be related, let your plastic surgeon know There is no relationship between your implants and your leg tingling condition. It is possible that positioning during the procedure may be a temporary cause for this type of problem. It may also be due to any unusual positioning that you have following your surgery. You could be sleeping or sitting in a different position placing pressure on a sensory nerve. It sounds like it may just resolve in a few days. It is important to make your surgeon aware of the problem.
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