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I am 1 year post Op and I'm now suffering from severe Nerve Pain?

I am 1 year post op, I went from a b cup to now implants the size of 525cc. I'm having problems with them and need reversion sugery, I have a constant numbness ride down the side of my back and body on the right side. I have a lot of random throbbing pain every so often on and off and recently I have been getting a very sharp burning pain in random places in my boobs, I think this may be nerve pain? I went to The Cosmetic Institutie and they have done such a bad job!! My scars are horrible looking and very painful every after 1 year and very noticeable. I'm quite concerned with the random pain I'm getting even tasks like lifting is painful for me. What are the long term effects these pains could have in my life and future?

ashkate March 21st, 2016 NSW

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    Dr. Alex Phoon

    Alex Phoon

    26 answers

    Plastic Surgeon
    New South Wales, Australia

    Good morning,
    I'm sorry to hear things haven't gone to plan. It sounds like you have aesthetic concerns as well as shooting nerve (and possible back/neck)pain. Without any photos it's hard to comment on the aesthetic result but I can talk a little about the nerve pain.
    Whenever breast implants are used your surgeon will need to make a pocket for the implant to sit in. In doing so there will be tiny nerves that will be divided. It is not unusual for there to be some change in sensation and sometimes electrical symptoms that you'll feel in the postoperative period whilst your body adjusts to this. In my experience this tends to settle down and resolve by about 3-4 months. Massage can be helpful to desensitise the nerves during this period. 
    If you've got severe ongoing neurological pain problems at 12 months post-op then, in addition to massage and simple modalities you might even need to see a pain specialist. There are medications that exist that are specifically targeted to nerve pain. Unfortunately, these are not without side-effects as well such as sleepiness and drowsiness. You probably need to see a fully qualified plastic surgeon.
    Kind regards,
    Alex  
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    Pouria Moradi

    Pouria Moradi

    13 answers

    Plastic Surgeon
    New South Wales, Australia

    Sorry to hear you have had such a bad experience.
    I can't explain the numbness you are experiencing. Your first port of call is to see the original doctor who did the procedure and ask him/her for advice.If you are not happy with their answer then a 2nd opinion is easy to get.Go to the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeon's website and find a board certified plastic surgeon.

    I hope this helps and good luck.