I have pain in my right breast after I did my BA six months ago.

My PS said the implant pulled away from the chest wall, or something happened with a nerve.

Answers from doctors (2)


Tim Sayed MD, MBA, FACS

Published on Nov 08, 2017

Most common cause of pain months after a BA is capsular contracture, though muscle pulls, nerve pain and other inexplicable causes of discomfort can occur. It may be worth ordering a mammogram or ultrasound or MRI to assess what is going on if pain does not resolve within a couple of weeks.

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Answered by Tim Sayed MD, MBA, FACS

Most common cause of pain months after a BA is capsular contracture, though muscle pulls, nerve pain and other inexplicable causes of discomfort can occur. It may be worth ordering a mammogram or ultrasound or MRI to assess what is going on if pain does not resolve within a couple of weeks.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


William Rahal, MD

Published on Nov 01, 2017

If you are not satisfied or believe you have a complication, the first thing you should do is see your doctor and have them examine you in order to properly determine your healing process. It is always best to have a detailed consultation for any concerns regarding your surgery.

I hope that answers your question regarding your surgery. It’s great that you’re doing this research. I always say that the best patients are informed patients.

You might also want to research your options for breast implants. Choosing the right implant is the number one concern among women considering breast augmentation. Did you know, there’s actually a way to select a implant shape, size, and profile that is perfect for you?

A term that I use with my patients for the perfect implant is the “Pony Implant”.

So what do I mean by “perfect”? Well, a Pony Implant has three qualities to it. First, the implant meets your beauty goals. For example, you want to your breasts to look fuller while still appearing natural.

Second, when you chose your Pony Implant, you walk out of your consultation 100% confident that you’ve chosen the right shape and size for you. In other words, you won’t be second guessing your decision, and you won’t be afraid of having gone too big or too small.

And third, after your procedure, you are thrilled with your results, and say, "I’m so happy. This is exactly what I wanted!"

That’s the Pony Implant. And the great news is that there is a simple process to go about finding yours.

This issue of selecting the right implant is so important when it comes to patient satisfaction or dissatisfaction that, again, I really encourage you to learn more about it.

Thank you for reading and best of luck on your journey!

Learn more: http://drwilliamrahal.com/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erBLCttPabk

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Answered by William Rahal, MD

If you are not satisfied or believe you have a complication, the first thing you should do is see your doctor and have them examine you in order to properly determine your healing process. It is always best to have a detailed consultation for any concerns regarding your surgery.

I hope that answers your question regarding your surgery. It’s great that you’re doing this research. I always say that the best patients are informed patients.

You might also want to research your options for breast implants. Choosing the right implant is the number one concern among women considering breast augmentation. Did you know, there’s actually a way to select a implant shape, size, and profile that is perfect for you?

A term that I use with my patients for the perfect implant is the “Pony Implant”.

So what do I mean by “perfect”? Well, a Pony Implant has three qualities to it. First, the implant meets your beauty goals. For example, you want to your breasts to look fuller while still appearing natural.

Second, when you chose your Pony Implant, you walk out of your consultation 100% confident that you’ve chosen the right shape and size for you. In other words, you won’t be second guessing your decision, and you won’t be afraid of having gone too big or too small.

And third, after your procedure, you are thrilled with your results, and say, "I’m so happy. This is exactly what I wanted!"

That’s the Pony Implant. And the great news is that there is a simple process to go about finding yours.

This issue of selecting the right implant is so important when it comes to patient satisfaction or dissatisfaction that, again, I really encourage you to learn more about it.

Thank you for reading and best of luck on your journey!

Learn more: http://drwilliamrahal.com/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erBLCttPabk

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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