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Breast Pain Very Scared!

asked 1 year ago by veryscared
Latest answer by Vincent P. Marin, MD
Question viewed 3,308 times
Tags: saline implants, 5 years post-op, massage, pressure, submuscular

I've had saline under the muscle implants for 5 yrs. I got a deep tissue massage 1 week ago on my back. It was very uncomfortable for my boobs. After a while my left boob started to hurt a lot so she stopped. Afterwards when I looked at my left breast there was a small red bump which hurt to press on. My left breast is burning and hurts to press on. my nipple is sensitive. The bottom half of the areola hurts when i press on it where the valve is. did i damage the valve or tissue or chest muscle?

4 answers to Breast Pain Very Scared!

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Breast Pain After Massage

The combination of your symptoms may be related to the experience, but also different. It is likely that the pain could be related to the breast compression during the massage, but there is not normally skin lesions. This could be a contact dermatitis from the table or robe depending upon the circumstances. See your physician or a dermatologist to evaluate the skin area. Best of luck, Vincent Marin, MD San Diego Plastic Surgeon
Vincent P. Marin, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.marinaesthetics.com

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Difficult to know if the bump arose from the massage

Based on your provided information, it is difficult to know if the bump arose from the massage or was simply painful because of the massage. It is very possible that an infection in the skin became worse with the massage. If the lesion becomes worse or fails to improve in the next several days, it would be prudent to see your family doctor or sugeon. With your photos provided, I doubt there to be a problem with the implant itself.
Chen Lee, MD

Montreal Plastic Surgeon
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Breast augmentation

You can not be sure if the deep tissue massage and the breast pain are related. The red bumps you describe are unusual. You should see your surgeon and have them evaluate
David L. Abramson, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

www.drabramson.com

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Red Bump on Breast After Massage

It is hard to say wether the massage and the bump on your breast are directly related but you certainly have a red bump and are having pain and tenderness.  Lying on your breasts and having a deep tissue massage could have put pressure on the implant, capsule and muscle.  The first question I would ask is if you recently removed any hair around the nipple areolar area.  It appears you may have a "blocked hair follicle or pore" or simply put- a pimple.  This can... more
Albert Dabbah, MD

Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

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