Is pain during implant displacement normal and temporary?

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I am 5 weeks PO after a breast augmentation (round silicone Mentors, one 325cc & one 350cc). I'm very thin and have very tight skin. At 3 weeks PO, my doctor had me begin implant "massage" (technically it's displacement--pushing in below the nipple, causing the implants to rise up and maintain the pocket). This caused me severe pain, nausea, & spasms. I was told to hold off, but I tried again today and the pain returned. What does this pain indicate and is it okay not to to this exercise at all?

Shaun Parson, MD · Answer

Thanks so much for your question. I think if the pain is too significant it's probably best to not to do any massage at this point. However you really need to be evaluated by your plastic surgeon so they can specifically say what needs to be done for your specific case. You certainly don't want to do any damage and the pain may be an indication that it's just not something that you can tolerate at this point. However, your surgeon would be the best one to determine what needs to be done specifically. Hope his helps. Good luck.

Brooke R. Seckel, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

Thank you for your question.  The pain associated with breast implant displacement should be temporary.However in my experience you need to work through the discomfort that occurs the first few times that you do breast implant displacement exercises.  The initial stretching of the pocket can be painful but as the pocket is stretched it ceases to be painful.  I would recommend that she see her plastic surgeon who can do the initial displacements for you to see if the pain will decrease after the first few times.

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