10 months Post-Op BA : Pain in breast, just moved, where should I go first to gynecologist or to plastic surgeon?

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10MTH post-Op BA I just moved to canada, i wanna know where to i go first? My right breast nipple is numb, i have constant pain, if i squeezed it the pain will come back my neck lymph nods become painful as well I did an ultrasound 3MTH ago it showed that the implants are ok but my right implant doesn't feel the same as the left one, i have 4mm cyst and my surgeon back home told me not to worry, i asked a gynrcologist he said the cyst is very small and no need to worry, please advise cuz i am

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. I would recommend seeing your plastic surgeon for an in-person assessment. If you already have, a second opinion may be best.

Mathew A. Plant, MD, FRCSC · Answer

In Canada you pretty much have to start with a family physician no matter what the issue is (if you want anything to be covered by OHIP or another provincial health insurance plan). They will start working up the problem and then refer you on to the appropriate specialist. Once they determine what type of specialist you are free to request a specific person. Hope that helps!

Brian M. Showalter, MD · Answer

I would see a plastic surgeon first to re-examine you to make sure there isn't an issue with the implant, check for a capsular contracture, and decide on further imaging. you may need to get an MRI study to get the best look at the breast tissue and the implant. this is a very sensitive study that may help explain your pain issues but it may also show everything looks fine. nipple numbness can occur after breast augmentation but you may have sustained a nerve injury that is causing your pain issues. if that is the case some medications can help manage nerve pain. hope you find some answers.

Usha Rajagopal, MD · Answer

I would recommend at the present time to go to the gynecologist to make sure it is not an issue with the breast as that is more important to make sure your breast health is good. If that is completely normal then you can go to a plastic surgeon.

John W. Menard, MD · Answer

Consider consulting a general surgeon.  They are very well trained in breast diseases and evaluating breast pain. If you have seen your plastic surgeon and he /she feels that everything is ok with the implant, then I would see a general surgeon for the next step.

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