Breast Implants Scarring Caused Pain for Two Years

No the flap for me was a godsend. I do not regret it at all. Recovery was much faster than I expected, though I have had some physical therapy to get range of motion back in my arms because of the tightness in my back. I would not call it pain though I would it is tight. Just had my implants done last week and I feel so much better. My doc took out all the scar tissue and I don't have the pain anymore I'm sorry that I waited a year to get it done. Go to a different doctor that's good with the LD flap and don't go back to the other guy would be my advice. Massage does not get rid of the scar tissue , I did try that every 3 weeks for eight months and it did not work. Good luck to you and please message me if you have more questions. Marybeth

I was worried about my back because I love to play golf. I have some numbness below the scar but have good range of motion with stretching exercises. I was swinging a golf club after six weeks... could have done sooner but doc would not allow lifting due to expanders. I would say I have some numbness and discomfort, but it is relieved with Tylenol. I would have the LD Flap surgery again based on my experience so far. Good luck to you!

Thanks for responding. I'm just dreading more pain and discomfort to add to the permanent side effects I live with from chemo and radiation treatment never mind the multiple surgeries to date. My chest kept opening up due to radiation damage. After four surgeries I"m now left with a hole in my chest and this is my last option. Did the doctor say with time this discomfort you take Tylenol for would lessen?

I went through chemo and radiation that left me with pain from scar tissue. The flap brought new tissue and blood supply and the pain in my chest is gone. Right now I take Tylenol due to expanders. I am in physical therapy to get better range of motion in my back and shoulder, so I take a Tylenol before that. I feel so much better (and I my breasts look 100% better) that the numbness below the scar on my back is livable. My doc says that scar tissue starts softening after six months... I am four months after LD Flap... pain lessens and my strength gets better every week. Implant surgery is my ninth so I totally understand your reticence. PM me at maddoxaz@cox.net if you need to talk.

Thank you. Hearing your experience makes me feel better. After so many failed attempts it's difficult to stay positive. Yes, so much scar tissue after multiple surgeries. I literally have a hole on my right side from doctors removing skin each time. It's so uncomfortable. Plus I have an implant on the left and nothing on the right. I hide from the public because the prosthetics are so uncomfortable and painful against my ribs. At least with implants, I won't have to wear a bra.

Hi Marybeth, I lost your email. Just had implants which I'm satisfied with however now I have a large bulge from the back under my arm to the chest. It's the muscle. The doctor said that if it doesn't improve with exercise, hot presses and massage the only way to correct is another surgery. I remember you saying you were going for massage treatments to help with your back. Was wondering if this massage therapy is a specialized therapist?
Thanks,
​Linda