Breast augmentation day 4 post op and have a lot of pain. Can I request more painkillers?

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Hi, had my breast augment ion last Monday, i was size A and had 500 cc gel implanted under the muscle. i had a painful recovery, i've read some women had not much pain, and today my chest feels tight, muscles sore like bruised, standing or sitting hurts more, my left side hurts more then the right and i'm feeling a pinch like feeling from middle of my breast towards my underarm where the incision was made. is this normal? i'm out of pain killers, just advil, should i request for more? Thanks,

William Andrade, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question.  It is not uncommon to have pain requiring more than just advil only 4 days after breast implant surgery.  It would be reasonable to discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon so they can determine if another prescription is needed.

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

Hello and thanks for your post. You had very large breast implants (500 cc). I notice more pain and soreness with bigger breast implants. I would recommend you call your PS and see what they recommend, but it seems reasonable to me for you to me more comfortable. Best, Dr. ALDO.

Stephanie Beidler Teotia, MD · Answer

Patient's recovery processes are completely individualized depending on the patient and the procedure.  It is not uncommon to have excess pain and tightness the first week post-operatively.  If it is excruciating pain I would contact the surgeon and try to be seen ASAP. As far as the pain medication, it is best to contact your surgeon who performed the surgery and discuss getting more pain medication from them.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your questions, and I am sorry to hear about your ongoing pain.  In my opinion, it would be prudent to have a conversation with your plastic surgeon who can help you through this episode.  They may want to examine you to ensure that your post operative healing is appropriate, and at that time can give recommendations regarding pain control. You may need a change to a different medicine, may benefit from a muscle relaxant, or may improve with other conservative measures.

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. The healing process is unique to each individual. In some cases it is not unreasonable to request more pain medication. Contact your surgeon and discuss your concerns. Best,

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