Breast Aug Incision Soreness. How Long Will I Feel Tender/Sore? (photo)

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Hey guys. I had a breast augmentation 2-6-13 and I was just wondering how long is it normal to feel tender/sore on your incision site? My sites look clean and fine. I had my last post op visit last Wednesday and will return for another 3-2-13. My PS said I am healing nicely as of yet...I just didn't know if it was normal to feel soreness there. Thanks.. BA crease incision, silicone 300 high profile

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Some amount of soreness after breast augmentation should be anticipated.  This should get better as the weeks go by.  Your incisions appear fine, and you appear to be healing well.  Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Richard J. Bruneteau, MD · Answer

Although your incisions are red and slightly raised, they appear to be healing nicely. it's not unusual for patients to note soreness along their incision following breast augmentation surgery. This is an entirely normal finding that gradually resolves over the course of 3 to 6 weeks following surgery. If incisional pain becomes persistent following surgery, it's reasonable to be re-evaluated by your plastic surgeon.

Douglas L. Gervais, MD · Answer

Your incisions look good. You should expect some pain/tenderness at your incision site. This will get better with each passing day/week. Good luck. Dr. G.

Bhupesh Vasisht, MD · Answer

Not at all unusual for this . You will be fine.  Just make sure you inform your surgeon if it does not get better in the next few weeks.

	Dr. Vasisht

	South Shore Plastic Surgery

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

Your incisions are helaing very well.  It is typical to have soreness in this area and other areas of your operation for the next 4 weeks or so.  The soreness should be less noticeable each week.  Continue to follow-up with your PS.

	 

	Dr. ES

Kenneth Dembny, II, MD · Answer

Soreness in the incision is normal after breast augmentation surgery. Most of it should resolve in the next month, but you may have some residual discomfort that lasts another month or two. The redness around the scar is also normal, as is the ridge of swelling beneath it. The red coloration will fade over several months; it usually resolves in about four to six months for most women, but can take up to a year to improve. Scar massage may speed the resolution of the underlying swelling. It is wise to protect all healing incisions from sunlight/UV radiation. Ask your surgeon if s/he recommends anything else to improve the appearance of your scar.
	Best wishes, Ken Dembny

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