Severe muscle pain at night 2 weeks post op breast augmentation. Is it normal?

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I used to be barely a 32A, had textured anatomical shaped 350cc placed sub muscular on 2/17. Being very involved in boxing, my PS said I had thicker than normal muscular tissue. It has been a very painful recovery, I finally stopped needing Percocet at the beginning of this week, Motrin covering the pain. I am now waking up at night with extreme pain in my left muscle, needing Percocet and Valium to fall back asleep. Is it ok to ask for a refill of my pain medications this late after surgery?

John D. Smoot, MD · Answer

This is not uncommon to have night pain and it can last up to 4 to 6 weeks.  I would still limit your activities and tapper off the narcotics if possible.  It can take awhile for the muscle to adapt and heal from your surgery but I think you will eventually be alright.

Robert Whitfield, MD · Answer

I would think that if it is muscular pain then the muscle relaxant would help more so taking your valium would be more useful.  Do you continue to have significant swelling on the left side only?

Donald Nunn, MD (retired) · Answer

When you have heavy musculature the post op spasm and pain can last for a few weeks.  You may need muscle relaxers more than pain medication for relief.   Close followup with your surgeon.  Donald R. Nunn MDAtlanta Plastic Surgeon.

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