3 weeks out breast lift with 370cc Ideal saline implants under muscle. Have shooting pain inside left breast.

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Hello, I am 3 weeks out from surgery. I had breast lift with 370cc ideal saline implants under the muscle. I am healing well. I have had little pain until yesterday when I started feeling intermittent shooting pain deep inside my left breast. I have not strained myself or lifted anything. I cannot determine if what I am feeling are just muscle spasms or something I need to be worried about. I don't have this on the right side. I see my ps next week.

Pejman Aflaki, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question. It's unclear why some patients have these non-specific pains after breast augmentation. These pain episodes usually resolve spontaneously. I would just continue doing the breast massage and avoid strenuous activity/lifting for a few more weeks. Please follow up with your surgeon. Best!
Pej Aflaki, M.D
Johns Hopkins-trained plastic surgeon

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

This is usually a good sign that your nerves are on the road to recovery as the skin, muscles, and tissue accommodate your implants.  The sharp shooting pains usually disappear over a period of three to six months.  If they become more intense, consult your PS for advice.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Prashant Soni, MD · Answer

this may be a trigger point in one of the muscles called the serratus muscle. This muscle is along the side of your chest wall, but radiates pain under the area of the implant. I see this often soon after the surgery or even years after. If all other concerns have been ruled out by your plastic surgeon, then this muscle trigger point can often be treated with acupressure therapy by your surgeon or a therapist. Do not self treat until your surgeon gives you confirmation of this, however.
Best regards, Prashant Soni M.D.

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

I appreciate your question.
  
I would recommend that you discuss this question with your surgeon as every surgeon has their own respective post op protocol for his/her patients.  Your surgeon is your best resource as he/she is most familiar with your medical history and how you are healing at this time.
  
The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.
  
Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery.
  
Best of luck!
  
Dr. Schwartz
  
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
  
#RealSelf100Surgeon

Erica Anderson, MD · Answer

It is not uncommon to have sharp pains in one of both breasts after your surgery. It should improve. Best to see your PS though it is done to wait until next week. Best wishes.

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