Diffuse pain with breast implants 1 year post-op, what could be the cause?

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I've had my breast implants for a year. Pain on one side never went away since the day of the surgery, and last night got significantly worse. I have pain in my left breast(specially when I move implants), left arm, anterior, posterior, and lateral trunk including shoulder blade. It gets worse when I take a deep breath, and I feel slightly dizzy. Last week I noticed both arms to go numb and tingling. I'm unable to go to a hospital at the moment. What could this possibly be?

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Hello, thank you for your question. The most common causes of pain are capsular contracture, infection, changes in nipple and breast sensation with hormonal swings, implant leakage or rupture, or muscle strain. Unfortunately, you will have to wait for an in-person evaluation from your PS to determine the specific reason.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and I am sorry to hear of your symptoms. I would strongly recommend returning to your surgeon for an evaluation to determine the cause of your symptoms.  These are not typical symptoms and should be addressed.

Stephen M. Davis, MD, FACS · Answer

Thanks for writing,Anything that goes in the body, hip, knee, pacemaker, screws etc, the body forms a scar sac around (a capsule). This capsule has the ability to tighten and pull and even distort. It seems this is happening to you. The scar sac is probably attached / stuck to your chest wall muscles (serratus and others) and is constantly pulling on them causing pain. The pain can travel as you have seen. That being said, there are no photos to review and we have no medical, surgical or implant history. I would find the surgeon who place these implants and I am certain, he / she will be happy to help you understand these issues and offer you some options to resolve the problem for you. Good luckStephen M. Davis, MD, FACSCertified: American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember: American Society for Aesthetics Plastic SurgeryMember: American Society of Plastic SurgeonsMember: RealSelf Hall of Fame

Mahmood Kara, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hello. Thank you for your inquiry.

It is important to have an in-person medical assessment regarding this issue as it is difficult to determine virtually. Continue to update your doctor in the matter and follow their post-op protocol.

Please note that this response does not substitute patient-doctor relationship. We welcome any and all patients seeking advice to come in for a complimentary consultation available for limited time only.

During the COVID-19, we are offering complimentary online consultations as well as in-office consultation with social distancing and masks. Procedure done in-hospital private surgical facility while taking covid-19 precautions. We utilize UV-light to clean the air of viruses and bacteria during our consultations and surgery. We invite you to come in to discuss your options more thoroughly. Please send us an email at info@drkaraplasticsurgery.com with the subject line: "Attention Meagan" and we will be happy to coordinate your appointment!

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