Shooting Pains Normal Months After Breast Augmentation?

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.