Shooting Pains Normal Months After Breast Augmentation?

Tingling, burning or shooting pains, which will disappear with time and
should not alarm you, indicate regeneration of the sensory nerves. If these
#sensations cause pain, repeatedly, local self-massage helps. However, #massaging should be approved by your surgeon and is not suggested for textured #implants. Most importantly, you should make an appointment to discuss your healing concerns with your surgeon. 

Experiencing shooting pains months after breast augmentation surgery can be normal for some individuals. However, it's essential to understand what might be causing these pains and when it might indicate a potential issue.
1. Nerve Regeneration: After surgery, it's common for nerves in the breast tissue to be affected. As the nerves regenerate and heal, you may experience sensations like shooting pains, tingling, or numbness. This can persist for several months as the nerves gradually recover.
2. Muscle Strain: Depending on the surgical technique used and the placement of the implants, it's possible for the muscles and surrounding tissues to experience strain or discomfort during the healing process. This strain can sometimes manifest as shooting pains.
3. Scar Tissue Formation: As the body heals, scar tissue forms around the incision sites and the implants. Sometimes, this scar tissue can put pressure on nerves or cause sensations like shooting pains.
4. Implant Placement: The placement of the implants, whether submuscular (under the chest muscle) or subglandular (above the muscle), can affect the sensation experienced in the breasts. Submuscular placement can sometimes cause more discomfort due to the muscle being stretched during the healing process.
While shooting pains can be a normal part of the healing process, it's essential to monitor them and communicate any concerns with your plastic surgeon. If the pain is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other symptoms such as swelling, redness, or changes in breast appearance, it's crucial to contact your plastic surgeon promptly. These could be signs of complications such as infection, implant displacement, or capsular contracture, which require medical attention.
Your plastic surgeon can provide guidance on managing discomfort and ensure that your recovery is progressing as expected. They can also evaluate whether any further intervention or treatment is necessary to address your symptoms. Always follow your plastic surgeon's post-operative instructions and attend any scheduled follow-up appointments for proper monitoring of your healing process.

You will continue healing over the next 6-12 months, and as you do
so your pain will be less and less. 
Sometimes women will have tenderness at the inframammary incisional scar
or slightly below it.  This area may feel
firm or may even look like a raised “guitar string”.  Anti-inflammatory
analgesic like Advil or Naprosyn and massaging of the area can be helpful.  I expect that the pain will go away over
time.  Always follow-up with your plastic
surgeon so that he or she can determine that your recovery continues on track.