Is it normal to experience pain 5+ months after a breast lift/reduction?

Thank you for your question. It is not uncommon to experiences "twinges" or occasional shooting pains as the nerves are healing. This can persist for several months. However, if you are experiencing continual /daily pain at 5 months post-op, I suggest you make an appointment with your plastic surgeon to be evaluated.Hope this information is helpful to you.BestDr. Zenn

Hi dear, thank you for your question. At this point of the recovery it is not normal to feel any type of pain more than just discomfort. If the pain is consistent and you start feeling a moderate/severe pain then I recommend consulting your PS personally because it should be evaluated 
Hope this helps, 
Dr. Jimenez Toribio 
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon.

Congratulations on having undergone the breast reduction procedure.  No, I would not say that it is normal to experience pain five months after the procedure. Best to follow up with your plastic surgeon for in person evaluation; he/she will be your best resource when it comes to helping you with accurate assessment and treatment recommendations. Best wishes.

Hi and welcome to our forum!
It is not uncommon for patients to have intermittent episodes of discomfort following breast reduction. The discomfort may occur after activities requiring lifting or arm movement, or even for no apparent reason. 
Swelling after breast reduction takes a full year to resolve and healing takes a year to be completed. Small cutaneous nerves may be transected during surgery, creating areas of numbness, hypersensitivity or "creepy crawly" feelings, which usually subside within a year as the scars mature.
If only a nuisance, the phenomenon  will most likely resolve over 12 months or so. If the discomfort interferes with your activities of daily living, I recommend that you undergo reevaluation by your plastic surgeon as you may be a candidate for desensitization therapy.
Best wishes...