Pain under scar 11 weeks post op. What could it be?

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One of my incisions has become painful. The pain feels like it is coming from the area underneath my scar and hurts with deep breaths, certain movements of my arm etc. If I palpate the area, I can sometimes feel ?fluid moving underneath it from certain angles. There's no warmth, swelling or redness and a recent blood test showed no signs of infections. What could it be?

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Hello,Based on what you have ruled out, it sounds like this could be related to scar tissue or tension from internal, dissolveable sutures. Sometimes patients report a sensation of tightness and pulling under the IMF crease until the sutures fully dissolve and tissues relax around 2 months. Follow up with your Plastic Surgeon for assessment if this is really bothering you or getting worse.All the best

Brian Coan, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi there 62Peaches, you should let your surgeon know when you have any post-operative concerns. They will appreciate the open communication and be able to provide the best course of treatment if it is required. Best of luck. -Dr. Coan

Todd C. Case, MD · Answer

The pain may be associated with the scar tissue that has formed from the procedure and arm motions and deep breaths may be causing the scar tissue to feel like it is pulling.  This can be interpreted as a feeling of pain.  This usually resolves over time, becoming less frequent, less intense and lasting shorter periods of time.  Be patient.  You should follow-up with your surgeon though to make sure nothing else is going on.

Vincent D. Lepore, MD (retired) · Answer

At 11 weeks post op, the scar capsule around the breast implant may becoming tighter.  Sometimes an early capsular contracture can result in the pain you are describing.  Check back with your surgeon, if it is a capsular contracture there are options short of a surgery that may help.  Breast massage and anti-inflammatory medications ( Singulair) may be considered.  Best wishes, Dr Lepore.

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