Pain behind incision when I move: I’m 5 weeks post op, right side great, left side hurts when I move.

Congratulations on your recent surgery and thank you for sharing your question about your post operative recovery and results after your surgery.  Final results can take 6-12 months for all the swelling to subside.  At our office we actually see all of our surgery patients the very next day after surgery and then again at two weeks and beyond. We enjoy staying closely connected to our patients and enjoy giving the extra attention and service. Your concerns are important to discuss directly with your board certified plastic surgeon.  He or she will appreciate the open communication and will want to help you. I hope this is helpful and wish you all the very best.  Sincerely, Brian S. Coan, MD, FACS

Dear girlygirl,
Sorry to hear that you are still having pain in one area 5 weeks post-op.  It is not unusual.  Many times it is scar tissue, damaged muscle or an inflamed nerve.  
Massages and stretching the area sometimes help (after first causing a bit more discomfort).  Many times, the pain goes away on its own, over time.  If it is really bothersome and continues for several more weeks, you may ask to take a Medrol dose pack (a steroid medication that is taken for 5 days).
I have had very good results with placing a very small drop of steroid injected near the painful spot only in cases where nothing else worked.  Your surgeon must be comfortable injecting near an implant (can be very dangerous), but it almost always relieves the pain.
Best of luck.
Dr T

Hello and thank you for your excellent question. Some pain after your breast augmentation isn't unusual, even five weeks postop.  My recommendations are:- Continue to follow up with your surgeon;- Ask whether or not you would benefit from some type of soft tissue management, like massage therapy.If you have any questions, call our office for assistance. Good luck!
Best,

Jon Ver Halen, MD FACS

Harvard educated plastic surgeon

Texas “Top Doc”