I got my breasts done 3 weeks 1/2 wks ago (325cc silicone submusc.) and the left breast was the more swollen and painful breast (it's the slightly larger one). I've always felt weird shooting pains on and off but knew this was normal. My breasts look great so far, no bruising but the left breast just yesterday started to get a throbbing/shooting pain in it like a trapped air feeling. The pain increases when I laugh or take a heavy breath. It almost feels like the ache is in my left arm as well.
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October 11, 2016
Answer: Is throbbing and aches/pain normal almost 4 weeks after breast augmentation?
Hello. Your breast pain may well be caused by irritation from the valve.A full exam may help but usually , if your symptoms persist, we recommend exchanging your implant: Either with saline , placing the new implant with the valve facing down,or substitute with a smooth silicone implant.Your...
Each facility differs. We require a 1000.00 deposit to hold a day and full payment is required two weeks before surgery. Implant cost varies from 6900-8900 in Ontario. Regards,
If a 450 ml implant meets the size that is your goal, then it is not too large. 350 to 450 is the average size that I routinely use. I agree with your PS that you need a lift as well. With your short space between the areolar and the inframammory crease, I'm inclined to use what is called a...