Is touch or slight pressure supposed to be painful and tender 10 days post op?

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Hi! I’m 11 days post op. I was B34 & went to 310cc Ultra High Profile gummy bears. My right breast has been healing great. My left breast is still in so sore. I have a small amount of yellow bruising around the breast. the swelling hasn’t gone down too much. It feels raw, sensitive & tender. I have no signs of fever, leakage, or infection & my incision looks great. This breast has also been the one that hurt the most from day 1.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear helenakill,
you are still in early postoperative period and it is normal to feel sore when you apply pressure. Based on your description, it sounds like you are healing well and you should soon feel almost like prior to surgery.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Michael J. Denk, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. Breasts don’t always heal at the same rate, and often one side is more bruised than the other. It is difficult to advise you further without photos or an examination. It is always best to follow up with your plastic surgeon. I recommend seeing him sooner than later.

Chad Robbins, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question .  Yes, 10 days post op you are going to be pretty sore still.  Give it another couple weeks to feel better .

Mahmood Kara, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hello. 
Thank you for your inquiry and congratulations on your surgery! 
  
It is important to have an in-person medical assessment regarding this issue as it is difficult to determine virtually.
  
Continue to update your doctor in the matter and follow their post-op protocol.
  
It is important to get cleared by your doctor before engaging in specific physical activity before the 3 month healing period has ended as the healing stage is crucial for healthy results.
Our tips for recovery following breast augmentation are to wear a supportive sports bra for 3 months post-operative and refrain from lifting anything heavier than 10 lbs for 3 weeks as we don't want any strain at your incision sites. Make sure to keep the area of your stitches clean by cleansing with hydrogen peroxide daily. Showering is encouraged! But, no sitting in water for 2 weeks following surgery (no baths, hot tubs, pools etc.). 
  
Please note that this response does not substitute patient-doctor relationship.
  
We welcome any and all patients seeking advice to come in for a complimentary consultation available for limited time only.
  
During the COVID-19, we are offering complimentary online consultations as well as in-office consultation with social distancing and masks. Procedure done in-hospital private surgical facility while taking covid-19 precautions. We utilize UV-light to clean the air of viruses and bacteria during our consultations and surgery.
  
We invite you to come in to discuss your options more thoroughly.  Please send us an email at info@drkaraplasticsurgery.com with the subject line: "Attention Meagan" and we will be happy to coordinate your appointment!
  
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Is touch or slight pressure supposed to be painful and tender 10 days post op?

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