Is it normal to still have pain 17 days after breast augmentation?

I definitely have patients with some degree of discomfort 2-3 weeks after breast augmentation surgery.  It is also common to have more pain in one side.  This may relate to a bit more swelling or bruising on one side.  In some cases, I feel that it is even related to handedness.  If the person uses their right arm more because of dominance, then they may be more sore on that side especially when the implant was placed under the muscle.  I would expect the pain to progressively subside over the next 2 weeks.  I frequently ask my patients to take some scheduled ibuprofen (600mg three times daily) if they are not allergic and can tolerate the medication well.  This can help even out your pain without relying on narcotic pain medication.  But, ask your surgeon before proceeding with that.You implants may need 6-8 weeks or so to 'drop' and settle into place.  There is nothing you can do to make your skin and tissue comply faster.  Just give yourself a bit more time.  

It sounds completely normal to have breast pain only 17 days after breast augmentation.  I would not think that an MRI would be necessary or useful.  It will take months for them to fall into place.

Everyone heals differently so I guess you can still have pain 2.5 weeks after your surgery. It is a bit unusual so you should certainly see you plastic surgeon to be examined to make sure there is nothing wrong and he/she should be able to change your pain management protocol. Call your surgeon and be seen.

Thank you for your question.I'm sorry to hear you have having pain that is still requiring pain medication.  Hopefully the amount of pain you are having has been somewhat decreasing from the time of your surgery.  Slowly improving pain is typical after surgery.  Everyone heals differently and at different rates.  Sometimes patients will have pain that persists to 3 weeks and then random pains until about 6 weeks.  However, it is important that your operating surgeon has had the opportunity to examine you to make sure there is not a complication developing.  If your operating surgeon is following you closely and has examined you recently, I would trust their judgement as they have more knowledge about your specific surgery and anatomy.  If you are still concerned, I would recommend you ask your operating surgeon if there is another plastic surgeon they would recommend for a second opinion.I hope this helps.  Best wishes!William J. Vinyard, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic SurgeonPalm Beach, Florida

It is not uncommon to be a bit sore at 17 days after surgery. If you are concerned, best to see your surgeon to make sure there are no problems.

Pain after breast augmentation is quite variable. I have patients that experience almost no actual pain immediately after surgery, and I see patients who still have considerable discomfort after 1 - 2 weeks. Your pain could very well be normal. However, anytime I hear of someone having asymmetrical pain (pain that is worse on one side) that does get my attention. Rely on your plastic surgeon for the evaluation to assure you that all is indeed normal. Good luck, and you should expect to feel much better very soon.

AT this point in time it is best to follow your plastic surgeon advice and trust his / her judgement as he / she operated on you. Typically breast pain get better with time. The body keeps making scar for  6 weeks, then over the next 12-18 months the scar matures, i.e. softens relaxes and changes color.Time is your friend.If the pain is very uncomfortable make sure you surgeon understand how much pain you are having.Good LuckStephen M. Davis, MD, FACSGreen Hills Plastic Surgery

It is perfectly normal for you to have pain 17 days after your breast
surgery.  This pain should decrease over
time.  An MRI is not necessary. It is
totally normal for you to also have pain in one breast than the other. After
breast augmentation there can be a significant amount of stretching on the tissue
and nerves in your breasts. Depending on
your original breast size and because you had larger implants placed the amount
of stretch can be quite substantial and can take a while for your breasts to
adjust to their new position. There is not much that can be done to have your implants
fall into place sooner.  You just need to give the skin and tissues a change to
stretch and accommodate the new implant. Should
your discomfort become worse you should follow up with your plastic surgeon.