Is it normal to have pain on my left implant when I turn or twist sideways? (photo)

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I got gummy bear tear drop implants almost 2 weeks ago under the muscle My right one is great but the left one seems like I'm tearing something inside if I twist my upper body Is this normal?

Peter J. Capizzi, MD · Answer

It takes most women 6-12 weeks for their breasts to feel completely normal after breast augmentation regardless the type of implant (and I have placed over 500 gummy bear implants as a point of reference). I can tell you also that generally, one side often feels more swollen or more tender than the other ... often because you have two to compare, a point of comparison. Gradually increase your activity. Ibuprofen can help at times for patients. Let healing process continue. The type of feelings and sensations you're having will very likely resolve as you become accustomed to the implants and nature (healing) takes its course.

Mel T. Ortega, MD · Answer

It is absolutely normal that you feel pain, it could take a few weeks until everything goes back to normal, usually there is more manipulation in one breast that is why it is more painful that the other one.

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