Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

Sharp Stabbing Pain Under Shoulder 2 Weeks Post-op Breast Augmentation

Brisbane2440
2 Weeks of Mastoplasty & Aug. Sharp stabbing pain (level 8 of score 1 to 10)) under my left shoulder blade weaking me up in middle of the night 10 days after surgery. While I am managing pain day time with adequte medication 4-5 Panadol, the night medication with Capadex is not enough. I frequently weak up at night with sharp pain from day 2 after my surgery,and the pain rather increases than dedreases with time. What causing it ? What can I expect What help is available?

Answers (7)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Otto Joseph Placik, MD profile photo
Dr. Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
4.8 | 123 Reviews
Answer
Dr. David Bogue, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answer
Dr. Robert Brueck, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answer
Dr. Steven Wallach, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answer
Dr. Shahin Javaheri, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answer
Dr. Lori H. Saltz, MD (retired)
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answer
Dr. Victor Au, MD (retired)
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answer

More Breast Augmentation Questions

See all Breast Augmentation Q&A