Sore right breast - no changes to the appearance/feel

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I am not sure exactly what happened but i am having pain in my right breast. I do not recall a specific injury that made me jump & say OUCH..but my husband may have been too rough with my breast because i noticed discomfort the next day. It has been 3 wks & my pain and the location of the pain has been all over the map..i have been taking ibuprofen..my PS says i may have torn my pocket. If so, how long does it take to heal? I feel so helpless & cant do anything that requires my using my chest

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Hi Deni84,
  
I am sorry to hear that you are experiencing pain following your surgery. It is not uncommon to experience pain a few weeks after breast augmentation surgery. However, it would be best that you visit your plastic surgeon for proper assessment and intervention to lessen your discomfort, as every surgeon has different approaches in pain management.
  
Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS
  
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
  
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
  
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Gregory Baum, MD · Answer

Sorry to hear about your breast discomfort but I suspect it will resolve on its own. It’s possible that you may have torn one of the internal sutures causing your pain. If indeed this is the case, then there’s really nothing you can/should do other than watchful waiting. I always say that you are going to look good before you are user friendly so your husband may need to take it easy for a while why your breast continues to heal. Best wishes.

Adam Tattelbaum, MD · Answer

Sorry that you are having any concerns. I think it is good that you are under the guidance of your PS.In a patient with breast pain  after augmentation the pain can be related to the implant, but it can also be related to changes in the breast itself. Touch base with your PS again. If the pain does not resolve he or she may consider some additional tests.  If it is musculoskeletal, discomfort can sometimes take a few months to resolve.Best wishes.

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