Is pain and tightness normal 8 days post op? Is it normal to have good days and bad days? (Photo)

Take a deep breath.   You are only 8 days post-op! Keep in mind that it takes time for your  tissues and muscle to stretch to accommodate your new implants.  It is a slow process but everything will be great in the end. And yes, at this point of recovery you will have good days and not so good days.  Just listen to your body and rest when you are able.All the best to you! 

It is normal to have some soreness shortly after surgery. You will feel good but it is important to take it easy to give the surgery some time to heal. If you notice a significant increase in soreness or swelling, contact your doctor.

Thank you for your question!  It is completely normally to still be feeling pain and tightness after a week of surgery.  Just be careful not to over exert yourself, but yes you will have good days and bad days.  It will most likely take 4-6 weeks to heal completely.  If you are needing something for the pain, talk to your doctor about using an over the counter pain medication such as Tylenol or Ibuprofen.  If you would like additional information regarding breast augmentation and recovery you can download a free copy of my Breast Augmentation Planner at aBetterBreast.comBest of luck to you!

Hi there, and thanks for your
question. Everything that you're describing seems perfectly normal, so there's
no reason to be anxious. Keep in mind that recuperation following surgery
doesn't usually follow a totally linear path, especially when you're still as
early in the process as you are now. "Bad days" of increased soreness
or a sensation of tightness are an inevitable part of the healing process as
your breast tissue expands to accommodate the implants and therefore no cause
for alarm — especially because you opted for submuscular placement. Follow your
surgeon's instructions and be patient. You'll be feeling better before you know
it.

Thank you very much for your enquiry. Eight days following surgery it is quite
normal to have variation in how you feel with some days feeling better than
others. From your photograph your breasts look to
be healing well with good symmetry and there doesn’t look to be anything
untoward with them. Generally if the situation does worsen and
you get significantly more discomfort it is worthwhile scheduling a
consultation with your Plastic Surgeon just to check that all is well. I do hope the area continues to improve and
become less uncomfortable.

What you are most likely feeling is tightness of the muscle, which can become quite intense at times, and which can go on for several weeks in some people following the surgery.  These episodes of muscle tightness, or even spasms, can wax and wane, thus giving you good days and bad days.  In these situations it is often the muscle relaxer medications, like valium or flexural, along with anti-inflammatory medications like Motrin or Aleve, that will work best, as they are more likely than the narcotic pain medications to get at the root of the problem.  In addition to this, I usually have my patients begin gentle stretching exercises for their pectorals muscles to help keep muscle tightness under control and prevent the spasms and pain that result from it.  Talk to your surgeon about his or her recommendations for managing this, but the main thing is to not worry at this point, as what you are experiencing is very normal and common.

It is not unusual at all to have good days and bad days....especially after having a submuscular breast aug.  As you activities increase and you begin "bouncing around" a little more, patients frequently have an increase in pain.  It can be "muscle spasm" especially if it "goes and comes".  Share your concerns with your doctor.

It is normal to have pain/tightness at this point in your post operative period. You are still early in the recovery process so if you are feeling this, I would recommend taking some pain medication, whether it be narcotic or over the counter. Another possibility is muscle spasm from your pectoralis muscle being elevated for the implant to be placed. But as your recovery progresses, the pain and tightness will improve.

The answer is yes it is not uncommon at 8 days to still feel pain.  Often sitting still and not moving can prevent your normal recovery from pain.  Especially with submuscular implants muscle contractions tend to occur.  I find that by having my patients to gentle arm raising exercises these painful contractions can be reduced and the earlier you're able to move your implants with breast implant displacement exercises the sooner your pain will resolve.  Of course ask your plastic surgeon if you may do the arm lifts and breast implant displacement exercises.