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

Hello and congratulations on you recent surgery. Quite often when there is discomfort in the area that you are mentioning it is related to sutures that are used to recreate the contour of the breast and maintain the shape inframammary fold. This along with discomfort from releasing the pectoralis muscle are possible causes. Blood clots are always a possibility with any operation and you should make your physician/ hospital aware if there are any concerns regarding this...

Hello
dear, thanks for your question and provided information as well…
I have to say that you are still early on healing process, it is too soon to
determine how your results are going to be, per now, they look very nice and
beautiful, you can have one bigger than the other, feel swollen and also have
bruises and open wounds, it is normal and that can happen for the first 3 to 4
months until your implants have settle in. I recommend you to wait and keep
using your post surgical bra, that will help you with the shape and support. Hugs!

There are many causes of pain after breast surgery,. It is hard to say what might be the cause. An exam in person would be essential.

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.