I had my implants done 6 years ago and never had any problems untill a few month ago, i started getting sharp stabbing pain in left breast. i finally went to see my doctor on wednesday who prescribed a anti inflammetry gel. its not working and the pain still comes and goes, it lasts a few seconds but comes back quite often. my doctor says impant seems fine but there is a hard bit of tissue what she can feel under my skin at the top of breast. do u think ill need to get my implants removed.
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Answer: Sharp Pain 6 Years after Breast Augmentation?
Necrosis of the nipple is a rare condition and can be a sign of an underlying issue. Symptoms may include:1. Discoloration: The nipple may appear darker or blackened.2. Pain: Nipple pain or discomfort may be present.3. Changes in skin texture: The skin of the nipple may become rough, scaly, or...
Yes, if no capsule work is being done breast implants can be removed under sedation. Some patients choose to have them taken out with just local anesthesia. I never use drains for explants.
Dear san7,
If you have your breast implants removed, it may be that they will have stretched your skin and so your breasts may have more of a droop than they had before your surgery. For this reason, it is sometimes necessary to perform a breast lift at the time of removal...