Mastopexy w/implant pain - do patients say it's really bad?

Typically patients find the discomfort associated with an augmentation and mastopexy to be manageable. Your surgeon will likely prescribe narcotic pain medication to help. You may also get a medication injected during surgery called Exparel which can help with pain for the first few days after surgery. Patients often only require prescription pain medication for the first three to five days, so the discomfort is short lived.

Hello, thank you for your question. Pain and discomfort can vary significantly from person to person. Common experiences include tightness, soreness, and swelling, especially in the first few days post-surgery. Some patients find that managing pain with prescribed medication and resting helps a lot. It is important to follow your surgeon's post-operative care instructions, as that can make a big difference in recovery. Listening to your body and taking it easy in the days following the procedure is key. Please view the attached video to answer your question specifically. If you have specific concerns, definitely discuss them with your surgeon as they can provide tailored advice and reassurance.

A lift with 450cc implants will be challenging. Those are quite large implants in general. I would recommend seeing a board-certified (American Board of Plastic Surgery); ideally, a surgeon with also a history of proper aesthetic breast surgery training.

Dear Resourceful463669,
paint level after breast lift shouldn't be high. Good preoperative and postoperative protocols and meticulous surgical technique can reduce pain level significantly. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Hi there,
In genernal, mastopexy augmentations are more painful but are tolerated very well.
The addition of the implants, usually under the muscle, is what causes there to be more pain than just a lift alone.
However, most patients tolerate mastoaug very well as it is one of the most common procedures in place today.
I would suggest you keep up with your pain pills, muscle relaxers, and rest adequately, you will do great
all the best