First time sitting up each morning hurts, post breast augmentation with lift, when will this pain go away?

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Sleeping on my back is fine. Sitting is fine. But! It's that first transition in the morning after sleeping on my back all night into an upright position that feels like gravity is ripping through my chest muscles. Then, I'm fine again. Normal? Does that ever go anyway? It's Day 5!!

Brian K. Reedy, MD · Answer

Hi & thank you for your question.Pain at this point, especially with movement  , is perfectly normal.This will get better and better everyday! If you have any concerns contact your surgeon. Best wishes.

Frank Lista, MD · Answer

The pain you're experiencing after your procedure is very common amongst patients after breast augmentation. The muscles in your body are still swollen and inflamed and you are still in the very early stages of your recovery. The pain should gradually diminish over time and will get better, but if you have any concerns about the level of pain you are experiencing moving forward, don't hesitate to contact your surgeon to address the reoccurring issues. Best of luck!

Ted Eisenberg, DO, FACOS, FAACS · Answer

What you are describing is very normal and should be starting to ease up around now. More than 90 percent of my patients say that they are ready to get back to work, in an office setting, by the fifth day after their breast augmentation surgery. You are close. Hope this information is reassuring. To read more, click on the link below.
Dr. Ted Eisenberg
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author

Urmen Desai, MD, MPH, FACS · Answer

Everyone heals at different rates. Your pain should go away in the next few days.  I recommend an in-office examination as well as a detailed discussion with a surgeon who you are comfortable with.   Finally, make sure your surgeon is a Double-Board Certified Plastic Surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS) and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS).Best,Dr. DesaiBeverly Hills Institute for Aesthetic Plastic SurgeryHarvard Educated, Beverly Hills & Miami Beach Trained, Double-Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Rohit Jaiswal, MD · Answer

Hi- congratulations on your breast augmentation and lift! What you are experiencing is likely fairly normal early post-operative pain and swelling, and should improve over time. However, you should talk to your surgeon and see what advice he/she has. You may want to try sleeping propped up on a few pillows for a few nights and then gradually ease into sleeping flat on your back, as this may help ease the pain you are feeling when transitioning from supine (laying flat) to sitting. I would not recommend sleeping on your stomach so soon after breast augmentation.

Marco Carmona, MD · Answer

Hi.
Thank you for your question. It's completely normal, your surgery is only 5 days ago. There is swelling and inflammation, your skin is stretching and your body has to get used to the new implants. It will go away.
Happy healing.
Dr Marco Carmona MD

Christian Subbio, MD · Answer

Surgery involves traumatizing tissues and causing inflammation.  At only five days out, you are still healing, inflamed, and swollen.  I would expect it to go away over the next several days, but check with your surgeon if you are concerned.Best of luck!
Dr. SubbioBoard-Certified Plastic SurgeonNewtown Square/Philadelphia, PA

Malcolm A. Lesavoy, MD, FACS · Answer

It is perfectly normal when you are in the upright position due to gravity, that your 5 day post operative breast hurt more than when you are supine.

Julio Clavijo-Alvarez, MD, MPH, FACS · Answer

Congratulations on your procedure and thanks for sharing your question. I can appreciate your concern.
The night has a tendency to be more painful due to the uncontrolled movements thought out the night.Things settle differently among patients. Usually by 3 months things stabilize. Finally, make sure that your doctor is aware of your process. He should be able to guide you best in your care.
Wishing you the best in your journey

Nick Masri, MD, FACS · Answer

Congratulations on your breast augmentation with lift, agnola77!  Sorry about the pain you’re feeling.
It’s still painful now that you’re five days post-op, but rest assured it’s going to get better eventually. Your muscles are still adjusting to your new chest form, hence the pain. But it won’t last forever. You’ll find that it gets better everyday.
Don’t forget to attend your follow-up consults with your board-certified and reputable plastic surgeon. If the pain becomes unbearable, you can always ask him for remedies.
Good luck!

First time sitting up each morning hurts, post breast augmentation with lift, when will this pain go away?

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