Over past 4 years have had lingering issues. Implants are 5 years old. I have had been dealing with what I thought was fitness or Ergonomics. Took time off from both - not it. Spent 4 years seeing the three best shoulder doctors, many massages therapist - not your feel good people: many PTs, chiropractors, PRP, dry needling, acupuncture and I have started doing yoga and pilates. It is impacting my life. One doctor said what about your implants? Shoulders are rolled forward people say. Exercises for scapular winging help most. This is truly impacting my life and work.
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Answer: Could Implants be the cause of shoulder/back and winging scapula?
From your question, it appears you have had a workup showing no cause for the enlarged lymph nodes. You also report having pain and capsular contracture on the same side. I recommend seeing a plastic surgeon for evaluation and implant removal/ exchange. It is not uncommon for...
If you have had mastitis in your left breast, you may still have some low grade residual infection, and your implant might need to be removed and later replaced. Your surgeon can discuss this with you.
Medicare will only cover procedures that are medically necessary. Ask your primary care doctor to refer you to a board certified plastic surgeon in your area for an evaluation. Medicare will not cover any cosmetic procedure following the explant, such as a lift or replacement of the implants...
