Is it normal to be having a lot of pain and hardness in my breast implant after having a lumpectomy? (photos)

Question

I had breast implants done June 2015, in Oct. 2016 I noticed a lump in my right breast. I had two mammograms, a marker inserted, a needle biopsy and finally a lumpectomy. Since the surgery I developed pain in my collarbone as well as felt it become harder. I can not sleep on my right side or stomach. When I lay down I feel intense pain. My right breast has become extremely hard. I feel like it's sitting higher in my chest and sometimes that it shifts towards my armpit/side. what could be wrong?

Nolan Jaeger, MD · Answer

It is a difficult question to answer, as there are many possibilities for what could be causing your pain and hardness. I would recommend that you consult in-person with a board certified plastic surgeon as well as the breast surgeon who performed your operation. Without a physical exam, a detailed history, and possibly some imaging, it will be impossible to make a diagnosis. I wish I could tell you more but I hope this gives you a starting point!

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