7 months post OP & feeling pain & twinges in both my breast (right is more achy), can you advise?

I am going to assume your breast implant is under the muscle and you are right handed and with that, your chest exercises are pushing your breast implant down and to the side with the right arm pushing stronger than the left. The implant is likely starting to drift to where your nerves are and that is causing your pain after exercise. For now, I would wear a very good push up bra and add some padding to encourage the implant to stay higher and off the nerve. If that doesn't solve the issue, return to your surgeon and have the surgeon check to see if your implant is in good position even when you raise your arms. If your implant is coming out from under the muscle, I recommend surgery to tighten up the pocket and I personally would add mesh (such as Galaflex) to support the implant. If all else fails, call our 847-853-9900 and we'll figure this out. Best Wishes!!

Thank you for your question. While it's normal to have some discomfort or changes in feeling because the nerves heal and renew, it might be concerning to experience sudden pain and twinges in the breasts many months following surgery. After surgery, this kind of pain may persist for a while before becoming better around three months. It would be best if you discussed any changes in your pain or the emergence of a new pain with your surgeon to determine whether this is normal during the healing process or whether more investigation is necessary. Seeking medical assistance right away is essential if the pain is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other symptoms like redness, swelling, or discharge since these might indicate an infection or other complications.

Any pain or unusual sensations should have gone after 6 weeks, although it's fairly common for patients to experience shooting pains up to six months or more after surgery. Some people also experience nerve pain, which can cause tingling, shooting pains, numbness or itching, particularly where the incision was made.