Why do I still have a painful severe discomfort in my left breast that hurts and spasms from the outside to the back ribs?

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I am over 6 months PO and I had my left breast displace laterally, I now have severe discomfort that radiates around to the ribs area, front and back. What can be causing this?

Drew Davis, MD · Answer

After a breast augmentation, if the implant displaces laterally, this can put the nerves in that area on extra stretch which can be painful and the pain can radiate around the chest to the back. The good news is that this almost always gets better with time.  A supportive bra may help to help centralize the implant and take the pressure off of that area.  I think its always a good idea to follow up with your surgeon when these situations arise.  I hope you feel better soon.

Stephen T. Greenberg, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.  It's hard to determine what could be causing the discomfort without an in person exam.  I would recommend following up with your surgeon to be evaluated and discuss your questions, concerns and treatment.  Best of luck to you.

Anthony A. Admire, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your questions. However, it's not clear from your inquiry what procedure you are 6 mo postop from? However, if your implant and/or breast has shifted more laterally, then lateral pain or pain that radiates to the back isn't uncommon. However, any pain at this point is unusual. I recommend seeing your surgeon for a thorough followup. Best of luck.

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