Sharp pains in chest 6 weeks post op. Is this normal?

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Hi, I got Breast Augmentation and a Lift through the Areola, and it's been 6 weeks so far. My right breast and center of my chest has been getting jolts of almost electric pain. Is this normal?

Brian C. Reuben, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  There are often three types of nerve sensitivity pains after breast surgery:  burning, hypersensitivity (increased sensation) and electrical jolts or "electric pain".  These are related to nerve injury or stretch as the nerve recovers.  They are usually self limiting (go away on their own) but at times I have had to start patients on nerve medication to help with the symptoms (neuron tin or lyrica).  Keep in touch with your surgeon, if the pain become quite bothersome, there are treatments.

Robert E. Zaworski, MD (retired) · Answer

No, it is not normal to have electric type pains.  Contact your Plastic Surgeon for an exam as soon as possible.

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