Is It Normal to Still Have Pain, Especially in Upon Waking, 2 Weeks After A Breast Lift/Revision?

asked 11 months ago by madfell3 in Lehi, UT
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Tags: muscle repair, 2 weeks post-op, normal, pain

It has been 2 weeks since having my 2nd surgery breast lift and revision (after having muscle distortion). I wake up with such pain I cannot get out of bed (especially in my right side) It get better throughout the day but still feel the sharp pain on my right side more, and unbearable in the morning.!!! I had an infection starting at the wound just 3 days ago and started taking antibiotic again. Should I still be on pain pills? I thought I would be a bit more pain free by now.

8 answers to Is It Normal to Still Have Pain, Especially in Upon Waking, 2 Weeks After A Breast Lift/Revision?

Pain after breast surgery

Pain can be normal after breast revision surgery, or it can be abnormal. So see your surgeon! Only your surgeon can determine whether it is normal postoperative pain, nerve trouble, an infection, or nothing at all. Pain management is a normal part of the postoperative care that plastic surgeons provide to their patients.

Brent Moelleken, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

www.drbrent.com

Pain after Breast Augmentation/Mastopexy?

Thank you for the question. The experience of pain after surgery is subjective and varies greatly from one patient to another. Only a plastic surgeon is in the position to give you good advice in regards to the “normalcy” of the pain that you are experiencing. Sometimes pain can be a sign or symptom of a complication. Best wishes.

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Is It Normal to Still Have Pain, Especially in Upon Waking, 2 Weeks After A Breast Lift/Revision?

Your history is very troubling. You need in person evaluation by your chosen surgeon and a second opinion.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Pain 2 weeks after breast lift revision MAY indicate problem, maybe not.

At this point in time you should be noting your pain diminish, though pain is one of those subjective things that each of us and our patients perceive in quite different ways. Some of my patients are still using pain pills 2 weeks after surgery, but they are truly in the minority, and they should be using them only if everything else of potential concern has been carefully evaluated. I am most concerned about your comment that you have an infection for which antibiotics have been... more

Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS
Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon

www.mpsmn.com

You need to see your surgeon

It is unusual to have sever pain two weeks post surgery. I would recommend that you see your surgeon as soon as possible.

Kamran Khoobehi, MD
New Orleans Plastic Surgeon

Pain after breast surgery

If you had an infection and are still experiencing pain, it may be related to that or it could be just post-op discomfort. Hard to say without an exam, but I would definitely follow closely with your doctor.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Pain after Breast Lift

At 2 weeks it would seem like things should be easing up some. It also is a significant time if there has been a change and the pain seems to be increasing. You noted you had an infection start 3 days ago. You did not mention anything about increased reddness or a fever, all signs that should not be ignored. Make sure you share these concerns with your surgeon. I am also curious as to why you have so much steri strips in place? Did the wounds separate in any way? Some patients also have a... more

Charles Virden, MD
Reno Plastic Surgeon

Pain after surgery

There are many reasons for having pain after surgery. The key is that the pain should start getting better after about two days, it should not be getting worse. Pain can be due to the fact that you had surgery, that there are sutures in there that help to suspend your breast for the purpose of the breast lift (and the weight of the breast pulling on those sutures may cause some pain), and swelling can cause discomfort. Pain can also be a sign of infection, injury to some... more