Still have pains and discomfort burning sensation where they stitched me on side pockets. Mostly on right breast after 5 weeks. I'm so concern and it's giving very bad anxiety and panic attacks. Also it hurts like a bad bruise. Scared to lift up my arm too high.
Answer: Internal sutures Thank you for your question. Internal breast capsule sutures (capsulorrhaphy) are a way to reduce the size of the breast pocket if it is too large. These sutures are often anchored along the ribcage as well as the chest muscles. These sutures make you sore. There is no easy way to avoid this discomfort, but know that the sutures are there to do a job. The discomfort will get gradually less and it is quite common for one side to be more uncomfortable than the other. I tell my patients that these aches and pains can last up to 2-3 months after surgery, gradually improving with each passing week. Best of luck
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Answer: Internal sutures Thank you for your question. Internal breast capsule sutures (capsulorrhaphy) are a way to reduce the size of the breast pocket if it is too large. These sutures are often anchored along the ribcage as well as the chest muscles. These sutures make you sore. There is no easy way to avoid this discomfort, but know that the sutures are there to do a job. The discomfort will get gradually less and it is quite common for one side to be more uncomfortable than the other. I tell my patients that these aches and pains can last up to 2-3 months after surgery, gradually improving with each passing week. Best of luck
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March 22, 2015
Answer: Pain with side pocket sutures. Thanks for your question. Side pocket sutures can be uncomfortable for several months. At this point you can increase your range of motion and this may help. Please keep a close follow up with your plastic surgeon. Best of luck.
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March 22, 2015
Answer: Pain with side pocket sutures. Thanks for your question. Side pocket sutures can be uncomfortable for several months. At this point you can increase your range of motion and this may help. Please keep a close follow up with your plastic surgeon. Best of luck.
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March 23, 2015
Answer: Breast Augmentation Recovery Hang in there! As long as the shape and feel are improving week to week, however slowly, there is still hope for the final outcome. Ask you plastic surgeon if there are any compression garments, stretches or massaging exercises that can help speed your recovery.
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March 23, 2015
Answer: Breast Augmentation Recovery Hang in there! As long as the shape and feel are improving week to week, however slowly, there is still hope for the final outcome. Ask you plastic surgeon if there are any compression garments, stretches or massaging exercises that can help speed your recovery.
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March 9, 2016
Answer: Is it normal to still feel pain/discomfort where they stitched my side pockets mostly on the right side of breast after 5 weeks? It is normal to have some residual discomfort after 4-5 weeks of surgery particularly on the sides of the breasts. This is related to the innervation of the nipple and skin of the breast. Nerves to that region arise from the side of the breast. i would recommend to continue shoulder exercises and follow up with your PS soon.
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March 9, 2016
Answer: Is it normal to still feel pain/discomfort where they stitched my side pockets mostly on the right side of breast after 5 weeks? It is normal to have some residual discomfort after 4-5 weeks of surgery particularly on the sides of the breasts. This is related to the innervation of the nipple and skin of the breast. Nerves to that region arise from the side of the breast. i would recommend to continue shoulder exercises and follow up with your PS soon.
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April 22, 2018
Answer: Normal to still have some discomfort after capsulorrhaphy Dear hopegirl,It is normal to still some some discomfort and burning after performance of a lateral capsulorrhaphy at five weeks out. This should continue to gradually improve over time. In addition, you ability to move your arms should also gradually improve over time. Usually by 5 weeks, most patients would have almost full to full range of motion with their arms after this type of surgery - if you are being too ginger with the arm motion, it can cause more discomfort with motions as you continue to heal. Regardless, listen to the recommendations from your operating surgeon, and follow their guidelines for activity and postoperative follow-up evaluations. Good luck with the recovery.
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April 22, 2018
Answer: Normal to still have some discomfort after capsulorrhaphy Dear hopegirl,It is normal to still some some discomfort and burning after performance of a lateral capsulorrhaphy at five weeks out. This should continue to gradually improve over time. In addition, you ability to move your arms should also gradually improve over time. Usually by 5 weeks, most patients would have almost full to full range of motion with their arms after this type of surgery - if you are being too ginger with the arm motion, it can cause more discomfort with motions as you continue to heal. Regardless, listen to the recommendations from your operating surgeon, and follow their guidelines for activity and postoperative follow-up evaluations. Good luck with the recovery.
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