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5 weeks post-op Breast Augmentation still having a lot of pain, is this normal?

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I had a breast augmentation 5 weeks ago. 400cc saline under muscle. I had little to no breast tissue before. I have had no pain from surgery until recently. I have been experiencing severe pain for about a week now under the incision. pain is constant and increases by simply coughing or laughing. I can't get in to see my surgeon until next week. Is this normal?

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