Why Does It Hurt So Badly Icing my Breasts 5 Days Post Op? (photo)

      The pectoralis major muscle is likely in spasm 5 days after surgery.  Sometimes, a muscle relaxant can be prescribed to help in the interim.

I generally don't recommend ice for breast patients as the implant is so far from the skin surface it does little good nor is it helpful after the point of maximum swelling, after the first 3 days.Discuss this with your surgeon and follow his directions!#iceaftersurgery#breastaugmentation#BA

Thanks for your question and pictures.  Having some pain after a breast augmentation, especially submuscular,  is common.  It should be improving everyday.  If you are experiencing new pain without much change in activity level, you should contact your surgeon.  Also, the lump you show in your pictures may be a number of things and will be best diagnosed by an examination.  As far as icing, it will not help much 5 days after surgery.  It is usually only helpful within the first 24-48 hours.  Good luck!