3 Months Post Breast Augmentation: Experiencing Pain

Nerve regeneration can cause the pain you are referring to, however it is always best to ask your surgeon for their advice.

It's not unusual for patients to have pain following breast augmentation surgery. In the majority of patients, this pain has resolved within 4 to 6 weeks of the procedure.The type of pain that you describe has become progressively worse over time. The pain is localized along the lateral breast pocket and seems to be worse when the implant presses against the area. These findings are consistent with irritation of the sensory nerves in this area. In most cases, these problems improve with conservative management and the passage of time.Under these circumstances, consultation with your plastic surgeon is appropriate. When progress is slow, non steroidal anti-inflammatory agents may be helpful. Examples include Motrin, Aleve, and Ibuprofen to name a few. When these steps are taken, the vast majority of patients have successful resolution of their pain.

Hello! Thank you for your question! Your symptoms sound like your
nerves regenerating. Breast procedures such as the
breast augmentation and breast lift/reduction certainly result in a more
shapely,
perky, and fuller appearance of your breasts. With any breast procedure
there is a risk, albeit very small, of change in
sensation to the area. The reported rate of sensation changes
(decreased, loss, or increased) is ~7% for lift/reductions and much
smaller for breast augmentation. In my experience, this rate is
reportedly much lower, but is higher when tissue is excised or the
amount of lift that is needed, so the breast reduction procedure has a
slightly greater risk. It can take up to a year for full sensation to
return. Re-educating your nerves to these areas by using different
textures when showering and putting on lotion often helps.  Your description sounds typical for your nerves regnerating.  If this continues or worsens, seek attention from your surgeon for advice.  It is one risk of such a procedure, and
one that you must consider, amongst others, as with any surgical
procedure. You should consult with a plastic surgeon well-trained in
breast procedures who will examine and discuss with you the various
risks and benefits of the procedure(s) and assist you in deciding if
such a procedure will be the right decision for you.

It's not unusual to experience pain three months after your breast augmentation procedure since the nerves are still under stretch to a certain degree. If this is a new sensation or pain I recommend seeing your plastic surgeon for a complete examination.

Best wishes,

Dr.Bruno

Thank you for sharing your story. You should contact your treating physician as soon as you can.