Did my muscle stitches tear post surgery for breast implant? (Photo)

January 12, 2024
Asked By:sleighs87 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Right implant replaced 6 mo ago. 350cc sal to 550cc sil under the muscle. Muscle spasms and tightness. Developed tearing pains underside of breast. feels like torn muscle but will not heal. Throbbing pain in breast and upper back when sitting or using arm. PS did not do phys exam when I asked. Told me it can't be the implant and to seek imaging of my back from my PCP. Did my muscle stitches tear? What should I do to seek treatment?

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Answers (4)

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April 7, 2025

Answer: Pain

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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April 7, 2025

Answer: Pain

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 14, 2024

Answer: Muscle stitches tear

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 14, 2024

Answer: Muscle stitches tear

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 14, 2024

Answer: You shouldn’t be having pain at this point post-op

Joshua T Halka, MDBoard Eligible Plastic Surgeon
January 14, 2024

Answer: You shouldn’t be having pain at this point post-op

Joshua T Halka, MDBoard Eligible Plastic Surgeon

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