Escalating pain months after breast augmentation with saline implants

I'm 3 months post op and have had discomfort and pain in my left breast for the past few weeks and the pain seems to be getting worse. I also think that my breast looks a bit swollen, and my nipples are no longer a lined, no firmness, is this normal?

I had saline implants put under the muscle. Massaging seems to help but the pain and tenderness comes back.

3 answers to “Escalating pain months after breast...”

A: Call your doctor!

By H. Steve Byrd, MD - Dallas Plastic Surgeon

One thing we tell our breast patients is that they have to be their own best advocate. If they notice any heat, firmness, swelling, redness or anything in their breasts that makes them uneasy at all, they need to call us sooner rather than later. Don't wait to see if it will go away by itself. Don't think... more

A: Visit your plastic surgeon

By Michael C. Edwards, MD - Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

It is unusual for you to have swelling and increased pain in one breast 3 months after surgery. The best way for you to know what the problem is would be to see your plastic surgeon as soon as possible. Best of luck, Dr Edwards

A: Pain in breasts

By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

If you are feeling pain and discomfort that has gotten worse or is different from the feelings that you had as you were healing, I would seek advice from your doctor.

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