I had my BA (300cc, mod+, under the muscle) three weeks ago, and everything’s been pretty painless. However, around a week ago I started experiencing shooting/burning pain in my left breast, and now I also get it in the nipple. It’s in the lower part of the breast. Everything looks fine and my left breast doesn’t feel/look different from my right breast. I’m right handed. I sometimes feel it when I move my arms up high, but yesterday morning I woke up from the pain. Thanks in advance!
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July 4, 2018
Answer: Shooting pain in left breast three weeks post-op
Means you've avoided all the big complications. What you are seeing is likely spitting sutures that form small abscesses around the suture that eventually erupts like a pimple and the suture is 'spit' out. The wound then goes on to healing without problems. But you should see our surgeon fo...
Depending on the individual anatomy and desired results, estimations, measurements and surgical planning should be made for each patient individually. It will be best to consult a board certified plastic surgeon who is experienced in cosmetic breast surgery in person and discuss your goals ...
The sensitivity you describe sounds normal. While shingles can occur after surgery, it is very unusual. The prep solution, the medicines you received and the surgery itself can all cause the skin changes.