Is it normal to have a sore chest muscle even years after surgery?

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Is it normal to experience pain around the chest muscle / sore chest muscles even years after surgery? The breasts aren't hard or sensitive to touch but the muscle itself is hurting.. breast augmentation in September 2020, dual plane below the muscle. This occurs especially after I've been sleeping on my side.

Alan Gonzalez, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello @Ep138001 thank you for your question. Is not normal to experience chest muscle pain after surgery. The first thing I suggest is you consult with your specialist. A message or a phone call to tell him or her what happened and how you are feeling is best, because if something is wrong or the specialist detect something that is happening it can be controlled quickly in an early diagnosis. Remember that the relationship with the specialist is fundamental for that you trusted your life to him. Best wishes!

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

It is not common to experience muscle soreness years after surgery for no obvious reason.  I encourage you to return to your surgeon for an evaluation to determine what may be causing your discomfort.

Michele A. Shermak, MD · Answer

Hello!
This is not a common complaint. You may want to take NSAID's like Aleve daily around these episodes to break the cycle. Warm compresses too.
You should circle back to your surgeon. It would be helpful to run your symptoms by her/him and undergo an exam to see if there might be something she/he can identify to help.
Best of luck to you!

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Ep138001,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

You may have some capsule that is pulling on your muscles, especially in certain positions.  Ultrasound might be helpful or going with smaller implants.

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