Pain 5 Weeks After Breast Augmentation

Question

I got my boobs done 5 weeks ago and haven't had any pain since a couple of days after the op. But now I have pain in my right breast. It's not all the time only when I move my arm. The breast doesn't feel any like its getting any harder but I'm not sure whats going on and whether I should be worried at all

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

This is normal, your nerves are probably just reconnecting.  Make sure you make an appointment with your PS to keep him/her informed on your progress.

Paul Fortes, MD · Answer

At 5 weeks postop, you are still early in your recovery period and
are likely to experience occasional mild to moderate pain.  You will continue healing over the next 6-12
months, and as you do so your pain will be less and less.  Sometimes women will have tenderness at the
inframammary incisional scar or slightly below it.  This area may feel firm or may even look like
a raised “guitar string”.  This may be
what you are experiencing 5 weeks into your recovery.  Anti-inflammatory analgesic like Advil or
Naprosyn and massaging of the area can be helpful.  I expect that the pain will go away over
time.  Always follow-up with your plastic
surgeon so that he or she can determine that your recovery continues on track.

Babak Dadvand, MD · Answer

Having intermittent pains after breast implant surgery is normal. As long as the breasts feel soft, are not getting firmer, then I would consider this part of the healing process. If the pain persists, however, I recommend contacting your plastic surgeon.

	Hope that helps!

	Dr. Babak Dadvand

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

It is not uncommon to have some discomfort int he breasts several weeks after surgery. Thisis often a result of increased activity.  If you are concerned, speak with your surgeon.

Pain 5 Weeks After Breast Augmentation

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