1 year post op soreness - is this normal?

Hi Clintongirl! Although it is not terribly common to have soreness a year out from surgery, I will say that everyone's postoperative experience is different, and it's possible to have some residual intermittent pain. The breasts have a ton of nerve endings, especially in the nipples and these nerves can become inflamed after surgery resulting in soreness. I typically see this nerve-type pain resolve within a few months out of surgery but know that there are a handful of people that can have soreness for a longer period of time. I highly recommend researching "desensitization therapy" and utilizing some of those techniques. A physical therapist specializing in the breast can also be helpful. For anyone planning to undergo a breast reduction, I highly recommend seeking out a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in surgery of the breast to perform your surgery. I wish you the best and hope that your soreness resolves soon.

Thank you for your query. It is not unusual to have some discomfort and swelling for upto one year after surgery. If the soreness is excessive and not improving, you should certainly visit your surgeon. All the best!

Thanks for your question! Your body is still healing after 11 months, but it is still abnormal to have some soreness. I would follow-up with your plastic surgeon and GYN to ensure there's not something else going on with your breasts.