1 year post breast reduction and am still having sharp pains, should this be happening?

Thank you for the question.

What you are experiencing is not normal. I would suggest evaluation by your primary care doctor to rule out a variety of causes of pain in this area. After ruling out these causes you should be seen by your surgeon to examine the breast and obtain studies if necessary–appropriate.

I hope this helps.

Hi, it's hard to tell  what's going on from the information you have provided. It would be best for you to call your surgeon so that he can examine you and give you a possible explanation. Best wishes Dr H

Some women report new pain long after breast surgery.  I hear women most commonly describe it as shooting pains or sharp pains that last for a week or two and then resolve.  Often it is nothing to be concerned about and remains unexplained (and usually resolves on its own quickly), but it is always important to have any new breast symptom evaluated by your plastic surgeon and he or she may recommend imaging studies to rule out any abnormalities.