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I Still Have Pain 8 Weeks After BA when Does This Go Away

asked 5 months ago by rlfgray in star, ID
Latest answer by Ankit Desai, MD
Question viewed 225 times
Tags: 2 months post-op, burning, expectation, pain, recovery, timing

Still have pain especially under right arm pit/ feel burning sensation in right breast

4 answers to I Still Have Pain 8 Weeks After BA when Does This Go Away

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Pain after Breast Augmentation Surgery

You may have pain related to irritation of your nerves. Neuropathic pain or nerve related pain maybe caused by irritation or scar tissue or maybe a pressure related phenomenon. Rest assure, there are several treatments for pain due to breast implants. If you do have pain, begin massage to the area of pain to help desensitize the area. If at least 6 months and preferably 12 months have passed after your breast implant surgery, some modalities that may help resolve your pain are: 1. Local... more
Ankit Desai, MD

Jacksonville Plastic Surgeon
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Pain after Breast Augmentation?

Thank you for the question. It is not possible to give you an accurate prediction without an accurate diagnosis for the cause of your continued discomfort. I would suggest follow-up with your plastic surgeon who is in the best position to help you. Best wishes.
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

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Pain after breast augmentation

It is unusual to have discomfort 8 weeks after a breast augmentation. In some cases women describe hypersensitivity of the skin or of the nipple which occurs as the nerves recover from stretching during the procedure. This tends to resolve. It is rare for patients to complain of any discomfort when I see them at their 3 month post op visit. I would make sure you follow up with your plastic surgeon to make sure nothing unusual is going on. Good luck and thank you... more
Ralph R. Garramone, MD

Fort Myers Plastic Surgeon
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Eight weeks after breast augmentation

It is a bit unusual for you to have pain eight weeks after breast implant surgery. Sometimes it is related to the nerves "waking" up. Either way, and exam is important to assess what is going on.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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