Is Sharp Pain Normal 11days After Getting Breast Implants Under the Muscle?

asked 10 months ago by Brittanie Aussie. in Australia
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Tags: 2 weeks post-op, normal, pain

I had breast implants inserted under the muscle 11days ago and now I'm having sharp pains In my right breast under the incision, it hurts to move I'm cretin positions and I am also waking up every night with dead arms which then turn into pins and needles. Are these symptoms to be expected?

6 answers to Is Sharp Pain Normal 11days After Getting Breast Implants Under the Muscle?

Sharp pains under the breasts common after breast augmentation

It is actually quite common to experience sharp pains underneath your breasts after breast augmentation. This usually subsides after several weeks but may persist for as long as three months. I recommend applying a heating pad to the area which may help alleviate the pain. Sometimes massaging the painful area gently three or four times a day can also help.

James Tang, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

Pain in breast after surgery

Sharp pain in the breast under the incision shortly after surgery may be due to a number of things. One of the causes od sharp pain is due to a blood clot in a surface vein leading from the incision downwards along the abdomen. You can often see or feel a thin cord when you rech upwards with your arm. (It;s called Mondor's sign) It is not a serious problem and the clot in the surface vein will resolve on it's own. Other reasons for sharp pain are temporary and due to nerves... more

Isolde Hertess, MD
Gold Coast Plastic Surgeon

www.plasticsurgerycentregoldcoast.com.au

Breast Augmentation Post operative Pain

Thank you for the question. asWhat you have described is quite common during the first 2 months after breast augmentation surgery. It is likely due to musculoskeletal strain and/or irritation of nerves after the body altering surgery. It tends to happen periodically and is self resolving. in a be related to positional changes, over activity, or may occur without provocation at rest. Occasionally anti-inflammatories may be helpful. If persistence and/or... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Pain Post-op

You're still early enough post-op to expect these and similar symptoms as part of the normal healing process. With the under muscle approach more of these 'twinges' are to be expected...so I wouldn't be too concerned. However, in the unexpected chance that anything unusual is happening you should probably have your surgeon take a peek. Good Luck! Scott Newman, MD FACS

Scott E. Newman, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

www.psurgery.com

Breast Pain After Implant Surgery

The type of pain you are experiencing should resolve in a few weeks. Anti inflammatory drugs like Motrin are sometimes helpful. If you have a fever or incisional drainage, you should see your plastic surgeon. The pain may be due to muscle spasm or irritation of small veins below the incision.

Richard Linderman, MD
Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon

Pain at incisions after breast augmentation

Incisional discomfort is farily common after surgery. AS for the numbness, etc.. it may be from positional changes as you sleep. You should probably speak with your doctor to be evaluated and make sure everything is ok.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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