Question regarding breast pain 6 1/2 weeks post op breast reduction.

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I just started having a shooting pain in my right breast, is this possible due to nerve endings? It is very uncomfortable.

Tahira Prendergast, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. You are correct, the pain you are feeling is likely due to your nerves that are irritated as a result of your breast reduction surgery. With time, it should get better.

Tracy Kayan, MD · Answer

It is very likely that this pain is related to nerve regeneration after your breast reduction, which is usually described as "shooting" or occurring all of a sudden out of nowhere. There is a small chance that this type of pain can be an early indication of infection, so if there are any open areas or signs of redness or swelling, you should been seen by your surgeon to make sure you don't have an infection.

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