Breast pain one year after breast augmentation. How can I tell if this is nerve related or muscle/costochondritis related?

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Hi, I had breast aug in June of 2020. For the past two weeks, I have been experiencing pain in the right side of my left breast. It doesn’t hurt when I am lying down or relaxing, but if I am wearing a bra or being active, it hurts. The pain is a soreness near my rib cage, which led me to believe it was costochondritis, but I also have a weird sharp pain by my nipple and it hurts just by wearing a bra. How can I tell if this is nerve related or muscle/costochondritis related?

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear awyea122,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went 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, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

I'm sorry to hear about the breast pain you are experiencing.  It is difficult to offer an opinion without an examination.  I encourage you to visit with your surgeon for an evaluation and to discuss treatment options.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and I am sorry to hear of your discomfort. I would recommend reaching out to your surgeon for an in-person examination to appropriately diagnose the problem and offer treatment recommendations. Hope this helps.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

I would suggest go back to your surgeon and be examined. Your pain could be from a variety of things.

Brooke R. Seckel, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

Awyea,
Thank you for your question. It is important to see your plastic surgeon for an exam to determine what is causing your breast pain. It is important to rule out Capsular Contracture which if caught early may be able to be treated with non surgical methods. A careful sensopry exam can determine if this pain is nerve pain. Other possible causes are muscle pain if implant under muscle.

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