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. 

Shooting pains can occur for variable amounts of time after breast augmentation and can still be quite normal.  If you are doing something in particular to create the pain, you should back off from that activity until it is no longer painful.  It may take 2 years for things to be back to normal.

It is entirely normal to experience temporary sharp stabbing pain, soreness, bruising, swelling and tightness for several months. Remain patient and allow your body to heal. If however the pain persists or gets worse go see your doc. Good luck to you.

Thank you for your question. It is uncommon to have shooting pains so long after the procedure. It is most likely that you nerves are tethered or entrapped in scar tissue. It could also be that they were stretched and went out of commission for a while, and now starting to recover and wanting to let you know they are coming alive. If the symptoms are unbearable, then I would visit with your plastic surgeon. There are some medications that can help with the nerve related discomfort.

Breast augmentation is often accompanied by pain,
swelling, and nipple hypersensitivity. These are essentially normal findings
which usually resolve on their own. The weird sensation that you describe is
known as a dysesthesia. It’s very similar to what happens when your leg falls
asleep. The phenomena occurs when the nerves are compressed or stretched.
During and after breast augmentation surgery, this is exactly what happens to
the nerves that supply the nipple. The breast implant underneath the nipple
compresses and stretches the soft tissue and nerves that supply the nipple and
areola. In many cases, this process is made worse by swelling.

Patients typically describe a painful, tingling, burning
sensation that can be very uncomfortable. In many cases, clothing rubbing
against the area can elicit a pins and needles sensation.

These symptoms usually resolve in
six to eight weeks, but may persist for longer periods of time. In some cases,
aggressive massage can desensitize the area and minimize the pain and
discomfort associated with this condition.

This is usually the result of nerve regeneration, and will often subside over time. Tingling is a good sign and it most likely means that sensation is returning. Changes in sensation are normally temporary and resolve in the weeks or months following surgery.  

Hello! Thank you for your question! Your symptoms sound like your
nerves regenerating. Breast procedures such as the
breast augmentation and breast lift/reduction certainly result in a more
shapely,
perky, and fuller appearance of your breasts. With any breast procedure
there is a risk, albeit very small, of change in
sensation to the area. The reported rate of sensation changes
(decreased, loss, or increased) is ~7% for lift/reductions and much
smaller for breast augmentation. In my experience, this rate is
reportedly much lower, but is higher when tissue is excised or the
amount of lift that is needed, so the breast reduction procedure has a
slightly greater risk. It can take up to a year for full sensation to
return. Re-educating your nerves to these areas by using different
textures when showering and putting on lotion often helps.  Your description sounds as if it is your nerves regenerating.  It is one risk of such a procedure, and
one that you must consider, amongst others, as with any surgical
procedure. You should consult with a plastic surgeon well-trained in
breast procedures who will examine and discuss with you the various
risks and benefits of the procedure(s) and assist you in deciding if
such a procedure will be the right decision for you.

It is not unusual to have sharp electrical pains on one side and not the other due to nerve irritation or compression (neuropraxia). 
  

It is always a good idea to keep your PS informed of your progress. 

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.

Thanks for your question.  Shooting pains after your breast augmentation surgery are quite normal and indicated that your nerves are waking up. Because of the actual surgery that you experienced and the implants can cause the numbness which is now subsiding and letting you feel the little shooting pains similar to when your foot falls asleep.  It should go away in a few weeks, but if it persists, call your  surgeon and make an appointment to be seen.  But, please don't worry because this is very common after this procedure.  Enjoy your results!!