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Is Incision Pain 3 Weeks After a Breast Augmentation Normal? -25 Days Postop High Profile 300cc Saline Implants? (photo)

my left breast incision has pain & can sting/burn @ times. My surgeon said it was probably the nerve regenerating. when I push myself up to a sitting position in bed, or reach for something, it can throb for hours. surgical glue was used & I had little strips over the incisions until last week. But, it feels like a small piece of plastic thread sticks out from the left one. comparing it to my right one, I raised my breast a bit to see, the right incision pulled open some. Is this normal?!

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Incisional pain after breast augmentation

September 16th, 2013
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Occasional pain (tingling, shooting) is not unusual.  Based on your description, you may have suture coming out on the right side.  You should go see your plastic surgeon to be evaluated. 

Web reference: http://www.drkimplasticsurgery.com

Sugene Kim, MD, FACS
September 16th, 2013

Incisional pain after breast augmentation

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Occasional pain (tingling, shooting) is not unusual.  Based on your description, you may have suture coming out on the right side.  You should go see your plastic surgeon to be evaluated. 

Learn more: http://www.drkimplasticsurgery.com

Sugene Kim, MD, FACS

Is Incision Pain 3 Weeks After a Breast Augmentation Normal? -25 Days Postop High Profile 300cc Saline Implants?

September 11th, 2013
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No not the normal recovery but an additional course of PO antibiotics, better wound care might relieve this pain cycle. 

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
September 11th, 2013

Is Incision Pain 3 Weeks After a Breast Augmentation Normal? -25 Days Postop High Profile 300cc Saline Implants?

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No not the normal recovery but an additional course of PO antibiotics, better wound care might relieve this pain cycle. 

Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Pain in breast

September 10th, 2013
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Solely by your description and the  photos you posted, I can only guess that you have a suture that is coming through the skin.  Best to be seen in person for a proper evaluation.

Steven Wallach, MD
September 10th, 2013

Pain in breast

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Solely by your description and the  photos you posted, I can only guess that you have a suture that is coming through the skin.  Best to be seen in person for a proper evaluation.

Steven Wallach, MD

Suture pain

September 10th, 2013
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Thanks for your inquiry.  You probably have a suture spitting.  If you see your plastic surgeon he/she can address it.  Good luck.

Vishnu Rumalla, MD
September 10th, 2013

Suture pain

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Thanks for your inquiry.  You probably have a suture spitting.  If you see your plastic surgeon he/she can address it.  Good luck.

Vishnu Rumalla, MD

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