Stinging pain normal 17 days after Breast augmentation?

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A: Fun in the sun

By Kenneth R. Francis, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Marie, I'm glad that you are able to recover in sunny hawaii. The symptoms that you describe are not at all uncommon 17 days following breast augmentation and lift. I inform my patients that it may take 3-6 months for sensation symptoms to resolve. Good luck!

A: Sensitivity issues after breast implants

By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

The breasts will often feel "funny" after breast augmentation. This sensitivity issue may last a few weeks until the body gets used to the implants and the stretched tissue has relaxed.

A: Stinging sensation is normal and will go away

By George Marosan, MD - Bellevue Plastic Surgeon

I tell my patients that it is normal to experience some stinging sensation, burning sensation or shooting pain sensation as the sensory nerves are coming back to normal function. Now, there should not be continuous stinging or pain. If that is the case, you need to see your surgeon. Occassionally a... more

A: These stinging pains are not unusual and will resolve

By Carl W. "Rick" Lentz III, MD - Daytona Beach Plastic Surgeon

It is quite frequent for patients who have under gone breast implants to have these stinging pains in their breast for several weeks after surgery. They will almost always go away on their own. There is nothing to worry about and not much you can do to make them go away any faster.

A: Nipple sensitivity is not unusual following breast surgery

By Jeffrey Zwiren, MD - Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

An increase in nipple sensitivity is not uncommon after breast surgery. This is due to irritation of the nerves that supply sensation to this area. The nerves arise between the ribs and run over the muscle, through the breast tissue to supply the nipple and areola. The implant, since... more

A: This is normal

By Richard P. Rand, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

What you are describing sounds normal for some patients but not most. Best to go back to your doctor for a quick check-up and some reassurance that all is fine.