Tightness and discomfort after Breast Augmentation

I would like to echo what the other doctors have said, and add that if you are pre menopausal, you may feel more discomfort during your menses--especially if you have PMS.

Having some discomfort and tightness with movement after breast augmentation/mastopexy can happen and is normal.  For most women, this will resolve over the course of a few weeks. Discuss with your surgeon what he or she would like you to do over the next few weeks to help the implant settle and the scars... more

It is common to feel pressure and discomfort 4 weeks after breast augmentation. These feelings should slowly improve over the next 4 weeks. I think that It is important to wear a surgical bra for 8 weeks after breast augmentation with mastopexy. If you have not been doing this 24/7, this... more

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

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

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.

It is completely normal to feel tightness only 3.5 weeks after breast augmentation. This will resolve usually by 6-8 weeks postop, but of course everybody is different. Be patient, stick close to your plastic surgeon and their advice, massage the implants according to their instructions and try to relax... more

What you are feeling is competely within the norm of breast augmentation surgery and the time frame of your recovery. It will take some time before those feelings go away, but most patient say that at about 3-4 months they feel that the implants are part of them and never really notice that they are there... more

This is common, especially if the implant is under the muscle. Skin tightness is also commnon but will fade over the coming weeks. It will be better as the temperature warms up.

Your brain gradually incorporates the implants into your "body image", and eventually you should not be aware of them.  As long as your breasts are soft, don't worry.  By now, you can exercise freely in a good sports bra.