Achiness and tightness 6 months after breast lift with implants - is this normal?

Thanks so much for your inquire,

Some residual achiness and tightness can be normal up to six months after a breast lift with implants, as tissues are still healing and adjusting to the changes. However, by this point, significant discomfort should have largely subsided for most patients.

If the achiness and tightness feel more intense or have worsened, it’s a good idea to consult your surgeon to rule out complications.

Sincerely,
Dr. Emmanuel Mallol

Thank you for your query. Some achiness and tightness is not unusual for several months after surgery. It should however be improving at this stage. Please have your surgeon examine you and help you with all your concerns. All the best!

The cause of breast pain after placement of implants is usually capsular contracture. The phenomenon is manifest as hardening of the scar tissue around the implants, resulting in tightening of the breasts, pain, and abnormal shape of the implanted breasts. Regarding tight feeling of the tummy tuck can be caused by fluctuations of weight due to cyclic retention of fluid or weight gain. The tummy tuck discomfort should subside as the scar tissue and skin heals and relaxes. If you do have capsular contracture, this can be treated by a board certified plastic surgeon.