3 weeks PO. My skin feels like a sunburn. The pain moves from the side of my breast to the nipple and around the scar. Thoughts?

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Hi, I had a breast augmentation surgey exactly 3 weeks ago. I had 430CC silicon implants placed under teh muscle. I'm still in pain. my skin feels like i am sunburnt. the pain moves from the side of my breast to the nipple and area around the scar. the scars are okay and i do not have any fever or anything not normal. i sometimes feel like im having more fatigue than before the surgey. oh and i went back to smoking 10 days after the opeartion. any thoughts?

Ted Eisenberg, DO, FACOS, FAACS · Answer

All sounds fairly normal. When concerned, always best to be checked by your surgeon. Smoking is not an issue. At 3 weeks you are about 15 percent healed, settled, shaped, softened, dropped and fluffed.Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and AuthorRealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee

Vishnu Rumalla, MD · Answer

Thanks for your inquiry, but without an exam it is hard to advise if there is any problem.  In general it is not uncommon to have some unusual sensations as the nerves heal, but please see your surgeon to discuss.

Charles Nduka, MD · Answer

It is normal to feel a burning sensation after surgery. This is due to the severed nerves during the procedure and may take up to a few months to resolve on its own.  Sharp, shooting pain is also a common manifestation of temporary nerve damage and should resolve as you heal over time. Just be sure to watch out for signs of infection and keep the incisions clean and dry.

Mahmood Kara, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hello. Thank you for your inquiry and congratulations on your surgery!

It is important to have an in-person medical assessment regarding this issue as it is difficult to determine virtually. Continue to update your doctor in the matter and follow their post-op protocol.

It is crucial to get cleared by your doctor before engaging in specific physical activity before the 3 month healing period has ended as the healing stage is important for healthy results.

It generally takes around 6 months to a year to see your final results. Your tissues will take time to relax and allow your implants to "Drop and Fluff" settling into place. Should a revision cross your mind, it is best to wait at least 6 months to a year before doing so.

Our tips for recovery following breast augmentation are to wear a supportive sports bra for 3 months post-operative and refrain from lifting anything heavier than 10 lbs for 3 weeks as we don't want any strain at your incision sites. Make sure to keep the area of your stitches clean by cleansing with hydrogen peroxide daily. Showering is encouraged! But, no sitting in water for 2 weeks following surgery (no baths, hot tubs, pools etc.).

Please note that this response does not substitute patient-doctor relationship. We welcome any and all patients seeking advice to come in for a complimentary consultation available for limited time only.

During the COVID-19, we are offering complimentary online consultations as well as in-office consultation with social distancing and masks. Procedure done in-hospital private surgical facility while taking covid-19 precautions. We utilize UV-light to clean the air of viruses and bacteria during our consultations and surgery. We invite you to come in to discuss your options more thoroughly. Please send us an email at info@drkaraplasticsurgery.com with the subject line: "Attention Meagan" and we will be happy to coordinate your appointment!
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Ashok Govila, FRCS, MCh, MS - Account Suspended · Answer

Greetings from Dubai ! Normally such pain can be caused if the skin available is not enough for the size of implant used and its stretched beyond its limits then the pain will be something like this but will improve over time
I wish you all the best

3 weeks PO. My skin feels like a sunburn. The pain moves from the side of my breast to the nipple and around the scar. Thoughts?

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