Will removing my implants take away pain in left breast?
November 3, 2021
Asked By:Justhavefaith in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
I’ve had breast implants (and a lift) for 7 years and ever since 3 weeks after surgery I’ve had this odd thing where I get extreme pain and uncomfortable in my left breast on and off No surgeon seems to know why as I dont have capsular con, I’ve only heard “may be sitting on a nerve” I’d love to end this pain and explant but I don’t know if it’ll fix the problem? My implants are under the muscle and pain is around nipple and 80% of breast area. Entire breast feels hypersensitive
Answers (4)
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You are very recent from your surgery and still have swelling and tightness. You need to give yourself time to heal and then really evaluate your breasts. Right now is too early and is doubtful that your surgeon would remove them right now.
Hi @carolbit, thank you for your question. My opinion is that a breast implant removal should be combined with an immediate breast reconstruction to reposition the breast tissue and improve the projection of the upper pole and medial areas using the BRALAN Technique (Breast Reconstruction...