Is it normal to feel tightness and stretching side boob pain 6 days post op BA?

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My right breast feels really tight and as if it stretching on my side boob it hurts to move and to touch it’s not zingers (though I get those too) is it Bc it’s my dominant side? I’m 6 days post op today and I just started feeling this way yesterday.. my left breast is just swollen and very high up but it’s soft on the side boob.

Ted Eisenberg, DO, FACOS, FAACS · Answer

In my experience, all patients have one side that is more uncomfortable than the other. This is normal and does not correlate with any particular thing (like hand dominance). When concerned, always a good idea to check in with your surgeon.Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question and congratulations on your recent breast augmentation. This all sounds normal to me, but since it's so soon after your breast surgery, it is always best to seek out your plastic surgeon. Good luck, DR. ALDO

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Your symptoms sound fairly normal, however, I would follow up with your surgeon for an in-person assessment to make sure both breasts are healing well.

Douglas Taranow, DO, FACOS · Answer

Stephie,What you are feeling is totally normal.  The nerves are sleeping for the first week or so.  As they awaken, you start having weird sensations.  It takes weeks to months to abate.Best of luck.Dr T

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

It is common to feel some tightness after a breast augmentation as the tissues stretch.   It can take several months for the breasts to settle.

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