I am 61 years old, and I had small C cup breast implants placed 3 weeks ago. My nipples and the surrounding area are now very sore and feels a very painful, burning sensation. Are these normal post-procedure? What can I do to ease the condition?
Answer: Nipple hypersensitivity could be dysesthesia Do you know how painful and hypersensitive your leg is when it "falls asleep" and then wakes up? That pins and needles type of feeling? It's even painful to walk on. Sometimes, do you have to stamp your foot to get it to feel normal?
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Answer: Nipple hypersensitivity could be dysesthesia Do you know how painful and hypersensitive your leg is when it "falls asleep" and then wakes up? That pins and needles type of feeling? It's even painful to walk on. Sometimes, do you have to stamp your foot to get it to feel normal?
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Answer: It is not unusual to feel this Hello and thank you for this great question. It is not unusual to have pain, burning or an electrical shock type feeling following a breast augmentation. Luckily, these symptoms are typically short lived, and are almost never permanent. Oftentimes, the surgery creates trauma, swelling, and inflammation, all of which can have an impact on the surrounding nerves. You can try anti-inflammatory medications, ice packs, and there is also a nerve medication that can relieve nerve pain. Please speak with your plastic surgeon to see if any of these are right for you.
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Answer: It is not unusual to feel this Hello and thank you for this great question. It is not unusual to have pain, burning or an electrical shock type feeling following a breast augmentation. Luckily, these symptoms are typically short lived, and are almost never permanent. Oftentimes, the surgery creates trauma, swelling, and inflammation, all of which can have an impact on the surrounding nerves. You can try anti-inflammatory medications, ice packs, and there is also a nerve medication that can relieve nerve pain. Please speak with your plastic surgeon to see if any of these are right for you.
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June 7, 2018
Answer: Sensitivity After Breast Augmentation Increased nipple sensitivity can be common and may persist for weeks to months. Contact your plastic surgeon anytime you have questions or concerns.
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June 7, 2018
Answer: Sensitivity After Breast Augmentation Increased nipple sensitivity can be common and may persist for weeks to months. Contact your plastic surgeon anytime you have questions or concerns.
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April 16, 2018
Answer: Hypersensitivity symptoms after breast augmentation Some of the symptoms you are experiencing are not uncommon after breast augmentation surgery. It sounds like you have nerve hypersensitivity symptoms, which are usually due to the nerves being slightly irritated by either the surgery itself or by being stretched somewhat by the augmentation. In general they should be getting better as time goes on. If the symptoms are new or are getting worse then you should go back and see your doctor. Your doctor and his team will also be able to teach you how to treat this hypersensitivity with gentle massage to help it settle down quicker.
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April 16, 2018
Answer: Hypersensitivity symptoms after breast augmentation Some of the symptoms you are experiencing are not uncommon after breast augmentation surgery. It sounds like you have nerve hypersensitivity symptoms, which are usually due to the nerves being slightly irritated by either the surgery itself or by being stretched somewhat by the augmentation. In general they should be getting better as time goes on. If the symptoms are new or are getting worse then you should go back and see your doctor. Your doctor and his team will also be able to teach you how to treat this hypersensitivity with gentle massage to help it settle down quicker.
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November 7, 2017
Answer: Nipple sensitivity after breast augmentation This change in sensation is very common following breast surgery and is due to the inflammation around the nerves from surgery or stretch placed on the nerves that give sensation to the nipple. Some women experience an increased sensation and others have a decreased sensation. By 3 months after surgery most of these sensations changes tend to become normal again. Best wishes
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November 7, 2017
Answer: Nipple sensitivity after breast augmentation This change in sensation is very common following breast surgery and is due to the inflammation around the nerves from surgery or stretch placed on the nerves that give sensation to the nipple. Some women experience an increased sensation and others have a decreased sensation. By 3 months after surgery most of these sensations changes tend to become normal again. Best wishes
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July 25, 2017
Answer: Pain, Swelling, Nipple Sensitivity After Breast Augmentation Surgery Yes, these are all normal side effects. Any form of swelling can sometimes take months to subside. The recovery process can be long-winded and you may experience side effects throughout the process such as: twitches, swelling, aches, pains, twinges and burning sensations. Complete recovery from swelling is around the 6 week mark. However, breasts will continue to change shape and settle within around 6 months. You might want to book a follow up appointment with your surgeon just to check everything.
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July 25, 2017
Answer: Pain, Swelling, Nipple Sensitivity After Breast Augmentation Surgery Yes, these are all normal side effects. Any form of swelling can sometimes take months to subside. The recovery process can be long-winded and you may experience side effects throughout the process such as: twitches, swelling, aches, pains, twinges and burning sensations. Complete recovery from swelling is around the 6 week mark. However, breasts will continue to change shape and settle within around 6 months. You might want to book a follow up appointment with your surgeon just to check everything.
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