Is it normal for one breast to hurt more than the other? 9 days post op.

Hi ninaja555,

I am sorry to hear that you are experiencing pain following your surgery. It is not uncommon to experience pain a few weeks after breast augmentation surgery and the sensation can exhibit more in one breast than the other. It would be best that you visit your plastic surgeon for proper assessment and intervention to lessen your discomfort, as every surgeon has different approaches in pain management.

Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS

Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery

Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery

Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Thank you very much for your question and
congratulations on your recent breast augmentation. It is normal for your
breasts to heal at different rates after a breast augmentation. One side may
settle faster and the right/left breast may be more tender than the other.
However, as pain can be a sign of larger issues, it is important to discuss
your situation with your operating surgeon. I recommend contacting your
physician for an in-person follow-up as soon as possible

Thank you for your questionIt is normal to have asymmetrical pain post op BA. However, please double check with your surgeon to discuss your concerns.Regards

Thanks for your inquiry, but without an exam it is hard to advise, please call your surgeon to discuss, good luck.  

Hello and thank you for the question. It's not uncommon to have more pain on one side than the other. I would communicate these concerns with your surgeon. It's important that you have ongoing follow-ups under the care of a qualified plastic surgeon to guide you through recovery. Best,Pejman Aflaki, M.D.Johns Hopkins-trained plastic surgeon

Discomfort after surgery is not uncommon and 9 days post-op
is still early in your recovery. Without an in-person examination, it’s
impossible to determine the cause of the pain. It is important that you are
following your surgeon’s post-operative care instructions to ensure the best
results. We recommend consulting your surgeon to further discuss your concerns.

Good afternoon and congratulations on your surgery.It is perfectly normal for one side to be in pain more than the other. Everyone's body heals differently and it should not be a cause for alarm. However, if the pain is significantly different and you still have concerns, you need to consult your plastic surgeon for a follow up examination.Thank you and have a nice day.

It is very common to have more pain in one breast more then the other. But if the pain is sever worsening and you have other symptoms like sever swelling you may need to see a plastic surgeon urgently for a concern such as a hematoma. Contact your surgeon and explain your situation. It is possible you may have to go the ER in your city if you actually have a hematoma. If it is just regular post operative pain it should get better with time.
Good luck!

Hi and thank you so much for your question! It is normal for one breast to be more painful than the other post operatively. This could be due to muscle soreness from your surgery, or from nerves, but I would suggest discussing your concerns further with your board certified plastic surgeon. Congratulations on your breast augmentation and best of luck to you!

Hello and thank you for your question.   It is normal to have pain more on one side , as well as more swelling or bruising .   Sometimes you will feel nerve pain when the nerves are regenerating .