Pain on left breast, 3 weeks post op from breast augmentation. Is this normal?

I appreciate your question. It is always appropriate to bring new concerns to the attention of your surgeon. I would offer some reassurance in telling you that at 3 weeks you are still very early in the recovery process. With breast augmentation and stretching of the soft tissues, nerves are irritated and can cause symptoms of pain, tingling, etc at various times during the initial weeks and months of your recovery. Some weeks may be better than others. And it may come and go without any precipitating event to explain why it started at all. This should resolve with time. Good luck!

It is not unusual to feel asymmetric pain at 3 weeks post op. However, if this pain is new and is getting worse, not better, then I think you should have it assessed in person by your surgeon. Best, Dr. Nazarian

Thanks for sharing your question with us. At this point of your post op, 3 weeks is normal to have pain and swelling. In my practice, after performing a breast augmentation I recommend to my patients to limit the movement of the arms for two weeks. After that, you can move your arms taking care and always with common sense. In this regard, it's not advisable to carry heavy weights to prevent the implant out of position, and allow the formation of the physiological capsule around the implant, also to avoid pain and breast swelling.Respectfully, Dr. Emmanuel Mallol.-

This sounds like your nerves are regenerating and hence, the needle like feeling you are experiencing. I advise my patients it can take months for the nerves to fully regenerate. However, if you are still concerned, best to follow up with your operating surgeon so you can be properly examined in person and reassured as necessary.

I appreciate your question.

Since there has been a change in your post op course, please contact your surgeon so he/she can examine you and recommend the most appropriate treatment plan at this time.



The best way to assess and give
true advice would be an in-person exam.

Please see a board-certified
plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative breast surgery.

Best of luck!



Dr. Schwartz

It is normal to have some pain after breast augmentation.If the pain feels like sharp tingling
sensation, this could be a result of the nerves regaining feeling. However, it
is best to check with your physician to make sure it is not fluid collection or
hematoma.

Seems as if you NEED in person examination by your chosen surgeon today to see if there are any urgent issues to be treated.>>>>>>>>>>

Thanks for your question, and not to worry. This is not uncommon, and usually only on one side. It's likely that the nerves are recovering from all of the surgery, and until they do, they will deliver messages to the brain that "something is going on." Massage sometimes helps, along w/ a good supportive bra. You should have your surgeon take a look as well. Best wishes.