Is this much pain post-breast lift and augmentation normal?

Pain following breast surgery is expected ranging from mild to severe. I would advise you to follow up with your plastic surgeon to determine the cause of your pain. There are many possible reasons and a thorough physical examination is required. Thanks for your question.

This is highly variable and can depend on whether implants are placed under or over the muscle  as well as the size of the implant relative to the breast. Oftentimes the problem arised from the operation being performed on two sides leaving the patient to compare one side to the other. Sometimes pain can... more

Post-op issues like this should always be addressed with your treating surgeon. I agree with the other surgeons. In addition, in my San Francisco practice, we typically do not recommend ibuprofen for post-op pain in the immediate post-op period as it can contribute to post-operative bleeding which can be a... more

If you ask, "is my pain typical?"  The answer is no, you sound like you have more pain than usual.  If you ask, "what can I do to lessen the pain and swelling?," there may be several things.  First, your surgeon should confirm that these symptoms are not a sign of... more

Hi- I'm sorry to hear you're having so much discomfort. From your description of your procedure and pain, it's not possible to say with certainty whether this is something you can comfortably watch until it gets better, or if it indicates a problem. Certainly there is variability in pain experienced by... more

After Breast Augmentation with Mastopexy, particularly when the implants are placed behind the muscle, it is not unusual to have moderate pain which may be worse on one side than the other, even though the same operation was done to both breasts.  What you perceive as severe pain might be perceived as... more

Pain after breast implant surgery is common. This is often due to the stretching of the muscle and the overlying skin.  However, by 2 weeks it really should be a lot better. You may want to check in to see your doctor to be re-evaluated.

Hello, Post-op pain varies, but "searing pain" is not common. I see that you are taking ibuprofen and surgery was recent. Rarely this can encourage more bruising and bleeding, which can make pain worse. Make sure your surgeon examines you and helps you sort this out soon.  Best Regards.