How Long Do Breast Hurt After a BA?

This is a very normal and common question I get from my patients. From my experience, I can tell you that everyone is different in their recovery. It can vary greatly from patient to patient. Some patients state they are pain free the next day following surgery, while others state they continue to have discomfort 3-4 weeks after their surgery. IF you are complaining of certain areas of pain, and it continue to bother you, I would recommend you talk directly eith your surgeon and address teh specific areas of your concern.   

1. pain is variable
2. it takes 2-3 months for implants to settle and muscles to relax
3. celebrex, motrin, and muscle relaxers can help
4. massage and stretching may help
5. everyone heals differently
6. 4-7 days off from work is common

It’s not unusual for patients to
experience pain following breast augmentation surgery.This pain is usually related to elevation of
the muscles during submuscular breast pocket formation.In addition, spasm of these muscles can
contribute to post-operative discomfort as well. The
pain associated with breast augmentation is severe in the first 24 to 48 hours
following surgery, but rapidly diminishes with time.We typically use a synthetic codeine
derivative called hydrocodone which has a decreased incidence of nausea
compared to codeine.We replace narcotic
pain relievers with Tylenol as soon as possible following surgery to avoid the
potential for drug problems.We also use
muscle relaxants in the immediate post-operative period.Pain tolerance varies from patient
to patient following breast augmentation.If you’re considering this procedure, it’s important to discuss pain
management with your surgeon prior to surgery.