Pain in left breast 3 days post BA. Advice? (photos)

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I have a lot of pain in my left breast when I stand up and walk. When I lay down they don’t hurt. I noticed the bottom of my left breast isn’t round at the bottom it goes straight down. I know it’s early it’s only the third day after my surgery but is it possible this could be permanent? What caused this? I’m really afraid of it staying like this. I have Saline implants under the muscle 480 on one breast and 520 on another which I don’t know which is which because I wasn’t told

Ted Eisenberg, DO, FACOS, FAACS · Answer

It is fairly common to have one side be more tender than the other. Usually discomfort eases up a lot by the 4th day after surgery. When concerned, always a good idea to check in with your surgeon.
Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear xcocobutter,you are still in the early stage of recovery process and you can expect some pain. I offer all of my patients a 3 day injectable numbing medication called Exparel. However, if you are concerned, I would suggest you to consult your plastic surgeon. Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

It is common to still experience discomfort at this point in recovery.  It is also typical for one breast to heal faster and be less painful than the other.  If the pain doesn't improve over the next few days, contact your surgeon for an evaluation.

Ven Erella, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. You are in early post op period. It look like some bruising and it is not unusual to have some pain because of that. Please continue to follow instructions from your PS. If it is a lot pain than other side and increase in size you need to see your PS right away to exclude hematoma.

Eric YK Li, MD · Answer

It is still quite early after your surgery, and bruising, swelling, and pain are not unexpected at this stage.  Sometimes this affects one side more than the other.  Everything will improve over time.  If you are unsure about which implant went where, it would be important to have this discussion with your surgeon at a later date to have this for your own record keeping purposes.  Hope this helps!

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