12 weeks PO from under muscle implant removal, still experiencing pain and tightness. Still have my capsules, as PS has disagreed about capsule removal from the beginning. (I feel his opinion on my pain is biased because he does not believe in removing capsules.) I have had EMG and NCV testing at the Neurologist (upon PS request) that confirmed that there is no nerve damage or nerve involvement. Should I have a capsulectomy? If I were your patient what would the next steps be?
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Thank you for your question. Theoretically, you can have your implants removed under local anesthesia even while you’re breast-feeding, however, the final shape will not be revealed until after cessation of breast-feeding. Insurance companies may provide coverage for removal in certain instance...
These issues can be normal the first week after breast augmentation. As long as your surgeon is board-certified by the American Board of plastic surgery and has a vast experience and breast augmentation I would work with your surgeon over the next few weeks when things settle down. It can...
