Does it hurt to get a Breast Augmentation?

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Every patients experience is different. Some patients feel great while others have discomfort for a few days. Most patients are back to work within a week. Schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options and concerns. Best wishes!

It is important to note that everyone has a different experience after surgery, from negligible pain to significant discomfort.  The pain is usually described has heaviness and tightness across the chest. It is usually worse over the first 2-3 days, but rapidly settles.  You will be given pain relief medications as you leave the hospital and it is recommended you take them as prescribed.

It's not unusual for patients to experience pain following breast augmentation surgery. This pain is usually related to elevation of the muscles during sub-muscular breast pocket formation. In addition, spasm of these muscles can contribute to post-operative discomfort as well.The pain associated with breast augmentation is severe in the first 24 to 48 hours following surgery, but rapidly diminishes with time. We typically use a synthetic codeine derivative called hydrocodone, which has a decreased incidence of nausea compared to codeine. We replace narcotic pain relievers with Tylenol as soon as possible following surgery to avoid the potential for drug problems. We also use muscle relaxants in the immediate post-operative period.Pain tolerance varies from patient to patient following breast augmentation. If you're considering this procedure, it's important to discuss pain management with your surgeon prior to surgery.