Pain, swelling, nipple sensitivity after breast augmentation surgery

The medical term for this condition is dyesthesia or hyperesthesia. Typically patients report a deep burn or ache response from only a light touch or stroke. Often clothing or bra can rub against the area causing this discomfort. On rare occasions there can even be disruptions in sleeping. This condition is... more

The type of discomfort you are experiencing 3 weeks after your breast augmentation is very common. It usually presents between two-to 4 weeks after surgery and it will usually last about 6 weeks or so. It is unusual for patients to continue to complain about this type of hypersensitivity and 3 months after... more

Do you know how painful and hypersensitive your leg is when it "falls asleep" and then wakes up? That pins and needles type of feeling? It's even painful to walk on. Sometimes, do you have to stamp your foot to get it to feel normal? That is one type of dysesthesia that is due to... more

Part of the question regarding nipple pain post-operatively should involve a discussion of the approach used for your breast augmentation. Was it through the areola (the dark area near your nipple)? If it wasn't and infection has been ruled out the pain may be transmitted from stretch, or less likely, direct... more

You are likely experiencing returning sensation from nerves that were likely stretched at time of surgery.  When this happens, the nerves feel like they "go to sleep" for about a month, and then they "wake up" with the sensations you descripe- pins and needles, shooting pains, burning... more

During breast surgery, the nerves to the skin, including the nipple are stretched and sometimes cut during the dissection.  They exit from beneath the ribs cross through the breast tissue. Usually, the hypersensitivity and pain resolves within 2-3 weeks.  I have my patient's keep some ointment and a... more

In general, we advise our San Francisco area breast augmentation patients to expect some change in sensation immediately after surgery. Many patients report hypersensitivity, and some can't even put a night gown on without feeling "super-sensitive." These symptoms quickly resolve and usually... more

Changes in sensation and swelling are quite normal after augmentation.  Not uncommonly, women will develop hypersensitivity after implants for the first few weeks.  Although uncomfortable, it is a good sign that normal sensation will be present down the road.  If a periareolar incision was used,... more

Hypersensitivity of the nipple and areola after breast implant surgery is normal and is indicative of nerve preservation during your surgery. Once the nerve to the nipple returns to its normal functional state, nipple sensation will be returned to normal. This may take weeks to several months. More worrisome... more

It is not uncommon to have some hypersensitivity of the nipple and areola areas following Breast Augmentation.  This may last for several weeks, until you "accommodate" to the increased sensation that may be a result of stretching of the nerves or exposure of more nerve endings due to your... more