Is it normal to have a burning sensation under my arm pit when I lift my left arm?

Thank you for your question.  At only two weeks post-op, a burning sensation is not uncommon.  However, I suggest that you still address this concern with your operating surgeon who can offer you instructions as to how to best care for the discomfort associated with your breast augmentation.All the best,Dr. ResultsMiami, FL

Hello,I recommend that you bring this to your Plastic Surgeon's attention. Most pain and uncomfortable sensations will resolve within the next few weeks however you will need to follow up with them to determine cause if it does not.All the best

I prepare my patients prior to surgery to expect pain and discomfort and rest to minimize it. The recovery can take weeks and patients in general should expect a recovery that involves discomfort that is increased when you use your arms or lift.

Thank you very much for this enquire.In my practice, after performing a BA I recommend to my patients to limit the movement of the arms for two weeks. After that, you can move your arms taking care and always with common sense. In this regard, it's not advisable to carry heavy weights to prevent the implant out of position, and allow the formation of the physiological capsule around the implant, also to avoid pain and breast swelling.Respectfully,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Thank you for your question.  I am going to have to make certain assumptions to give you a specific answer.  I am going to assume you had your breast augmentation through the armpit, and probably underneath the muscle.  If this is true, then you may have clotted lymphatic vessels that stretch from your armpit all the way down to your wrists, and there is also very often scar tissue in your armpit as well.  Lifting your arm tugs on these scars and clotted vessels, and very often gives a tight searing feeling.  The good news is this always goes away.  At this point, I think it would be appropriate to speak to your plastic surgeon.  He or she may have specific paradigms for stretching the armpit tissue which will then allow it to loosen which, of course, alleviates the tight searing pain.