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Who fixes torn pectoral muscles over implants?

September 5, 2017
Asked By:Katherine Dolce in Toronto, ON

My breasts are Gel, 11 months, under the muscle. I lift weights and i have a high energy wotk lifestyle, mostly of a lot of pole work and ruff work different oddball ruff situations. I have torn a pectoral muscle below corner and inner above of the muscle over my implant. This will def require surgery, I have been in constant pain & having muscle spasms for ober 4 months . Who's feild is this now, as this is not a problem that relates because of my implants but around them. who do i see?

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September 6, 2017

Answer: Pectoralis Muscle Over Implants is a Plastic Surgeon Problem

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Answer: Breast Augmentation

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