Pain in upper abs/low ribs 3 weeks post op breast lift/augmentation (Photo)

You may have a facial contracture which should clear up. There should be no risk of PE at this point. You might try Ibuprofen ,400 mg 3x per day if that is ok with your doctor.

alrigz,You look fine at this stage. Pain from the breast region can be referred to the upper abdomen and lower chestwall, due to the way the nerves run as they exit under each rib laterally, and they can cause hypersensitivity in their area of distribution.  Superficial vein clotting occasionally occurs below the incision on the lower chest wall, extending onto the abdomen in the direction of the umbilicus, and is sometimes called by the misnomer "Mondor's cord" or "Mondor's disease". This phenomenon is not dangerous, is usually unilateral (one side only), and produces a pulling sensation when you stand up straight, eventually causing tenting of the skin below the incision before resolving. Of the two possibilities, nerve pain is more likely and should resolve. As with any perceived problem or question, it should ultimately be brought to the attention of your surgeon, who has the advantage of direct exam and the knowledge of exactly what was done. I hope that this helps.  Information concerning breast lift with implants is linked below.