I had my breast implants done in 2017. Is it normal to sometimes get soreness?

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Hi, I had the procedure done in 2017. Both implants settled. The right settled better than the left. Its been fine most the time. But every now and then, my left implant feels like it moved a bit and thats followed by soreness for a few days. I usually notice this happens over night and feel it the next day. Is this normal? Also overtime, when I look, Ive noticed my veins on my chest show more. Maybe as the skin is moe stretched. Is this normal? Thanks

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Phenomenal410916,
I understand your concern. It is possible to feel sometimes sore. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Occasional breast soreness can be related to many things.  It could be your activity level the previous day, hormonal changes, or even sleeping position.  From your description it does not sound worrisome, but you can always check with your surgeon for confirmation.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Yes, this is normal, especially if one implant is still sitting a little high. I presume your implants are behind the muscle. Expanded your breasts with implants will show your veins more. This is normal too.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Women, having breast discomfort is very, very common.
Long-term pain after breast augmentation is not.
There are number of variables that can influence breast discomfort.
This includes hormone changes.
There’s a lot of information available online regarding breast pain, which is as I mentioned quite common.
Plastic surgeons typically don’t manage breast pain issues, which is usually more commonly managed by primary care, doctors or gynecologist
Without seeing before, and after pictures, we can’t really assess the outcome of your procedure.
Most women have some breast asymmetry.
Most people have a left breast that sits higher on the chest wall in the right side.
For most individuals the difference is about 1 cm or half an inch.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom, MD

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