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

Thank you for the question and pictures.

In my practice, I suggest that patients avoid  the use of ice (or any other modality) that causes discomfort. Although some discomfort is to be expected at this stage in your recovery, you should find that it is improving on a daily basis. The use of pain medication and/or muscle relaxants may continue to be necessary for a few more days.

The “lump” that you demonstrate well in your photograph, may be an area of muscle spasm, a lymph node, or the breast implant. Your plastic surgeon will be in the best position to diagnose/advice you more precisely after direct examination.

 Best wishes with the remainder of the recovery; hopefully, you will be very pleased with the long-term outcome of the procedure.

I dont ask my patients to use ice for pain relief. I find it can be more harmful than helpful although each surgeon has their own protocol. give your surgeon a call