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Is Sharp Pain and Asymmetry Normal 8 Weeks After Breast Lift?

asked 4 months ago by Laurie in IA in IA
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Tags: asymmetry, pain

I am 8 weeks post-op from a breast lift with a slight reduction. I have suddenly begun to experience sharp pain in my left breast which is intermittent, but very painful. I was treated for a mastitis a few weeks ago in the same breast. I have healed scars which look fine, but the left breast is also still more swollen than the right. The nurse at the surgeon's office said this pain is normal, but I question this far out from surgery. Also, what to do about the asymmetry.

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Pain and Asymmetry after Breast Lifting?

Thank you for the question. Of course, it is not possible to give you good advice without direct examination. However, based on your description of “sudden” recent onset of left breast pain after a history of infection, it would behoove you to be examined directly by your plastic surgeon. He/she ( and not the nurse at the office) will be in the best position to give you good advice and treatment recommendations after direct examination. The breast... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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