Tightness and discomfort after Breast Augmentation

Yes this is to be expected and a normal consequence of the healing process. The capsule tends to take 6 weeks to develop and during this time the scar tissue becomers firmer.

 Bending over after breast surgery increases your blood pressure and will cause throbbing or discomfort for several weeks.  Be patient, this most likely will go away over time.

The symptoms you describe are very common - specially when you bend down as that places more strain on your tissues/muscle. They will resolve as your tissues heal further, soften and you become more used to having implants. Everyone is different so your timing will vary but usually by 3-6months the feeling of... more

Breast implants will press against the pectoralis muscle making your chest feel tight. Especially in healthy athletic patients, it will take time (2-3 months) before these feelings go away.

There are many factors involved that could contribute to a feeling of tightness or pressure following breast augmentation. One will generally feel tighter after a primary/first time augmentation, moreso if completely under the muscle as opposed to partially under the muscle. Gentle massage and full time bra... more

It is perfectly normal for you to experience some positional discomfort this soon after your surgery. As you continue to heal, these symptoms will most likely resolve. Wearing a brassiere around the clock may both improve your discomfort and help your result.

You may be experiencing a dyesthesia from the stretching of the lateral nerves. This is very common and can be positional. When you bend over you are adding stretch to the nerves. This is usually described as a burn or deep ache sensation. Light massage helps but this will go away as the nerves and breast... more

DD, Have patience. You are only 3 weeks out from your surgery. Discomfort and tightness are common after breast augmentation and mastopexy. Your tissues will relax and soften over the next few months. Good luck!

DD5199, You may imagine that it is difficult for us to know your progress without seeing you as a patient.  However, here are some of the things we discuss with patients about their recovery from augmentation combined with mastopexy (lift) After the first three weeks, you should be able to resume vigorous... more

It really takes about six months for all symptoms to disappear. You will experience tightness, occasional swelling, and pain up until that time. Every month they will feel better. After the six month mark, they should feel like they're a part of you.