I am one month post op BA. Silicone 400cc unders, incision under breast. I am currently feeling an achy like pain that comes and goes in my left armpit. Like a shock. Why would this be happening
September 8, 2014
Answer: Pain in armpit post augmentation. Dear acs,At 4 weeks post breast augmentation you are still very much in the healing period. When implants are placed - regardless of the position or incision placement - there is a good deal of stretch of the nerves that supply the breast. This where a lot of the soreness and numbness comes from. The nerve that exits the rib cage at the side of the breast especially is affected. This nerve branches and one part goes up to the armpit. As this nerve regenerates following injury, shooting, sharp pain can be felt in the armpit. It is similar to hitting your "funny bone" and feeling the sensation in your fingers. Be patient, these pains resolve in time.
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September 8, 2014
Answer: Pain in armpit post augmentation. Dear acs,At 4 weeks post breast augmentation you are still very much in the healing period. When implants are placed - regardless of the position or incision placement - there is a good deal of stretch of the nerves that supply the breast. This where a lot of the soreness and numbness comes from. The nerve that exits the rib cage at the side of the breast especially is affected. This nerve branches and one part goes up to the armpit. As this nerve regenerates following injury, shooting, sharp pain can be felt in the armpit. It is similar to hitting your "funny bone" and feeling the sensation in your fingers. Be patient, these pains resolve in time.
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