Hello, I am 3 days post op of my breast augmentation. It seems as though every morning when I wake up and at random times during the day my left breast will begin feeling like it is on fire on the side by the inner chest and just below the nipple. I have tried ice packs and it seems to remove the pain temporarily. Does the sports bra I was given have to do with it; is it too tight? I have 300cc HP silicone under the muscle. Is this pain normal? Do you have tips to make the pain go away? Thank you.
Answer: Anticipated pain and discomfort and BA surgery Hello Katie,Thank you for your inquiry and congrats on your surgery!It is normal to feel discomfort after a BA surgery that can present itself in various ways including pain, burning sensation, soreness, etc.At 3 days post-op, you are a very early stage in the recovery process. At this point, it is very important that you keep communicating with your surgeon and follow his/her instructions diligently to achieve the best results possible.Best of luck to you and enjoy the results! Ali Sajjadian, MD FACS
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Answer: Anticipated pain and discomfort and BA surgery Hello Katie,Thank you for your inquiry and congrats on your surgery!It is normal to feel discomfort after a BA surgery that can present itself in various ways including pain, burning sensation, soreness, etc.At 3 days post-op, you are a very early stage in the recovery process. At this point, it is very important that you keep communicating with your surgeon and follow his/her instructions diligently to achieve the best results possible.Best of luck to you and enjoy the results! Ali Sajjadian, MD FACS
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August 9, 2015
Answer: Pain After Breast Augmentation Varies The final appearance, shape, and movement and pain resolution take time - months to see your final result. Pain to a varying degree is normal after this procedure. Recovery in my experience does not happen at the same rate for both sides but eventually even out (though preoperative asymmetries will persist). The surgically enlarged breasts do not move in the same way as normal breasts. They tend to be firmer. The contours are usually somewhat different than normal breasts. In some patients these discrepancies may be rather noticeable. Although every effort is made to place the implants symmetrically, complete symmetry is rarely achieved. Immediately after surgery, the breasts are swollen and firmer. The final shape and size is approximated after 2 to 3 months, but up to one year may be required for the end result. Initial discomfort is controlled with oral medication. Sutures dissolve in 7 to 14 days. Light activities can be resumed as tolerated. Light exercise can be started in about 2-3 weeks, and strenuous exercise after 6 weeks. Your doctor may require you to move or massage the implants within the breast pockets during the postoperative period. Textured implants do not require breast massageSee you Plastic Surgeon if concerned or the pain does not diminish.
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August 9, 2015
Answer: Pain After Breast Augmentation Varies The final appearance, shape, and movement and pain resolution take time - months to see your final result. Pain to a varying degree is normal after this procedure. Recovery in my experience does not happen at the same rate for both sides but eventually even out (though preoperative asymmetries will persist). The surgically enlarged breasts do not move in the same way as normal breasts. They tend to be firmer. The contours are usually somewhat different than normal breasts. In some patients these discrepancies may be rather noticeable. Although every effort is made to place the implants symmetrically, complete symmetry is rarely achieved. Immediately after surgery, the breasts are swollen and firmer. The final shape and size is approximated after 2 to 3 months, but up to one year may be required for the end result. Initial discomfort is controlled with oral medication. Sutures dissolve in 7 to 14 days. Light activities can be resumed as tolerated. Light exercise can be started in about 2-3 weeks, and strenuous exercise after 6 weeks. Your doctor may require you to move or massage the implants within the breast pockets during the postoperative period. Textured implants do not require breast massageSee you Plastic Surgeon if concerned or the pain does not diminish.
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June 17, 2018
Answer: Burning pain in left breast after breast augmentation? Thank you for your question. Between the swelling that develops with surgery, and the stretch of your chest muscles and skin from the implants, soreness is not uncommon this soon after a breast augmentation. With the skin stretch, some of the nerves in the skin can also become stretched and irritated. This typically causes the burning sensations that you are experiencing. Given enough time, this burning feeling will spontaneously resolve. Each day should see steady improvement in your soreness and burning, so be in touch with your surgeon if this is not the case. Hope this helps
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June 17, 2018
Answer: Burning pain in left breast after breast augmentation? Thank you for your question. Between the swelling that develops with surgery, and the stretch of your chest muscles and skin from the implants, soreness is not uncommon this soon after a breast augmentation. With the skin stretch, some of the nerves in the skin can also become stretched and irritated. This typically causes the burning sensations that you are experiencing. Given enough time, this burning feeling will spontaneously resolve. Each day should see steady improvement in your soreness and burning, so be in touch with your surgeon if this is not the case. Hope this helps
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August 10, 2015
Answer: Try ice and ibuprofen Discomfort you describe is very much within normal limits of being postop from breast implants. Consult with our MD or his RN and they can assist. What you mention is very common.
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August 10, 2015
Answer: Try ice and ibuprofen Discomfort you describe is very much within normal limits of being postop from breast implants. Consult with our MD or his RN and they can assist. What you mention is very common.
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August 10, 2015
Answer: Normal post-op breast augmentation burning pain This is normal. Patients commonly describe the first three-days after surgery like you did. It has nothing to do with your bra. It's best to ask your surgeon his or her preference. I give my patients Celebrex when they are not allergic to sulfa. This is very much like ibuprofen/Motrin/Advil but the Celebrex doesn't cause bleeding. After several days of using the Celebrex, I then switch them to ibuprofens and have them alternate every two hours with Tylenol if they need extra relief. Every single one of my patients is advised that one breast is always more tender than the other from the beginning, off and on through nine months, less and less each month. During those nine months, they could have several months with nothing, and then that one side with zing up again. All normal.
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August 10, 2015
Answer: Normal post-op breast augmentation burning pain This is normal. Patients commonly describe the first three-days after surgery like you did. It has nothing to do with your bra. It's best to ask your surgeon his or her preference. I give my patients Celebrex when they are not allergic to sulfa. This is very much like ibuprofen/Motrin/Advil but the Celebrex doesn't cause bleeding. After several days of using the Celebrex, I then switch them to ibuprofens and have them alternate every two hours with Tylenol if they need extra relief. Every single one of my patients is advised that one breast is always more tender than the other from the beginning, off and on through nine months, less and less each month. During those nine months, they could have several months with nothing, and then that one side with zing up again. All normal.
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