Pain six months after surgery: slight discomfort in both breasts, has now become all out pain.

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It’s been six months since my augmentation and what was at first slight discomfort in both breasts, has now become all out pain. The pain is located just below each breast, not far from the scars I have from the surgery. Also at each side, towards my armpits. The pain is a throbbing pain and slowly increasing. I was lying on my chest recently for acupuncture for about 30 minutes but can’t imagine that would cause this? Waiting for an ultrasound.

Vishnu Rumalla, MD · Answer

Thanks for your inquiry, but without an exam it is hard to advise. Some pain can be anticipated along the scars as the nerves wake up, please discuss with your plastic surgeon.

Stephen T. Greenberg, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi mel7878 thank you for your question.  I would recommend for you to follow up with your plastic surgeon to be examined.  An MRI may be recommended as well as the ultrasound  to make sure everything is ok with the implant.  Good luck

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

I appreciate your concern. Chronic pain is a risk of breast implants, but is not very common. I suggest a full work up including imaging of the breast and breast implants. Sources of pain are more likely to be in your breast tissues. Consider stopping caffeine consumption and use supplements to reduce pain. Occasionally, more is needed including prescriptions and implant size reduction or removal if you went too big!Good luck. Dr. Aldo

Nirmal Nathan, MD · Answer

Any acute pain in your breasts this far out from implants should be monitored closely and it foes not resolve, investigated. You may need imaging, such as an MRI. I would suggest first consulting with your surgeon, as a physical exam will be necessary. Good luck.

Richard Zinn, MBChB, MMED, FRACS · Answer

Hi there,

There are a few things that could cause pain after a breast augmentation.  At 6 months post op you should have a review with your surgeon to clarify if any of these may be the cause:
Consider:
Capsular contraction
Neuroma or nerve injury at the time of breast augmentation
Seroma
Chostochondritis
Also, have your GP send you for a mammogram and ultrasound of your breasts to rule out any other pathology.
All the best

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