All operations have a small risk of side effects, such as pain, bleeding and infection. There are also risks associated with a general anaesthetic, but generally this is considered very safe. You may have tingling feelings or shooting pain where the breast was removed, this can last for six months or longer. Additionally, some women notice a change in their balance due to the loss of the breast weight. Wearing a prosthesis helps with this problem.
Some women prefer breast reconstruction.
Discuss this with your surgeon. Axillary dissection You may experience numbness and discomfort in the armpit, upper arm, as well as shoulder stiffness. The numbness usually lessens slowly, after treatment, but may never resolve completely. Shoulder exercises after the operation improve mobility. Seroma is a collection of lymph fluid under the arm or skin flap after surgery.