19 days post-op I have tenderness and pain in my top-side near the armpit. Is this normal or should I contact my surgeon?

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Hello just curious about this pain in my left side closer to my arm pit area then my top ribs. Kind of tender to touch but not extreme pain. Sometimes hurts little more when I take a deep breathe. Not sure if it’s normal or I should call my surgeon before my one month follow up. No obvious Bruising, one boob is higher then other but seems normal. 19 days post Op

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

The symptoms you describe are not uncommon at 19 days post op.  Swelling is present and the muscles are still healing from surgery.  Some soreness and tenderness is expected.  This should improve as you continue to heal. I encourage you to continue to follow the advice of your surgeon and to keep all follow up appointments.

Douglas L. Gervais, MD · Answer

Dear Jessbabe2, Thank you for your question. Tenderness after breast augmentation can be normal for several weeks or even months after surgery. I would, however, recommend that you at least call your surgeon and see if they want to see you and examine you. Good luck. Dr. Gervais.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear jessbabe2,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment. Only after thorough examination you can get proper recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Pejman Aflaki, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for the question. It would be hard to give you a definitive advice without an in-person examination. I would suggest that you see your surgeon. Best,

Carolina Restrepo, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question.  Best is to discuss specifically with the operating surgeon so that he /she can take a look.

19 days post-op I have tenderness and pain in my top-side near the armpit. Is this normal or should I contact my surgeon?

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