Pain and swelling on right breast. Should I worry? Is it normal?

July 20, 2015

It's been 10 weeks since my surgery and my right breast is swollen on the upper part and it hurts when I lay down. When I touch it and push it side to side it feels like there's something inside. Should I worry? Is it normal?

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July 20, 2015

Answer: Breast swelling

Vishnu Rumalla, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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July 20, 2015

Answer: Breast swelling

Vishnu Rumalla, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 20, 2015

Answer: Pain and swelling on right breast. Should I worry? Is it normal?

Martin Jugenburg, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
July 20, 2015

Answer: Pain and swelling on right breast. Should I worry? Is it normal?

Martin Jugenburg, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
July 20, 2015

Answer: Should follow-up with your surgeon

Sam Jejurikar, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 20, 2015

Answer: Should follow-up with your surgeon

Sam Jejurikar, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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July 20, 2015

Answer: Pain

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 20, 2015

Answer: Pain

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 20, 2015

Answer: Significant asymmetric pain and 10 weeks after breast augmentation should be reported to your surgeon.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 20, 2015

Answer: Significant asymmetric pain and 10 weeks after breast augmentation should be reported to your surgeon.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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