Difficulty breathing almost two months after breast augmentation?

Question

I had tuberous breasts before my surgery and my surgeon warned me that I might have a slightly prolonged healing period due to this. I also have a very small ripcage and I had 375 and 395 implants placed under the muscle. I had my surgery at the end of May. I had a painful nerve a few weeks after my surgery but had no other complications other than that. For the last 4 days, I’ve been having random pains in my left breast that make it hard to take a deep breath. What could this be? Thank you!

Paul Vitenas, Jr., MD · Answer

Thank you very much
for your question and congratulations on your recent breast augmentation
procedure. Although it is impossible to make a diagnosis without an in-person
examination, shortness of breath and pain in your breast could be signs of a
more serious problem. I recommend reaching out to your operating surgeon
immediately for his/her evaluation.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear azwc98,I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment. Only after thorough examination you can get proper recommendations and advice.Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Christopher J. Davidson, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Since you are experiencing pain that causing shortness of breath, my advice would be to follow up with your plastic surgeon for an evaluation.  Likely the pain is caused by healing nerve endings, but best to confirm with an in-person examination.  Good luck.

Jon Ver Halen, MD, FACS (license suspended) · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.   It is not possible to make an accurate diagnosis over the internet.   I suggest that
you follow up directly with your surgeon.
Best,
Jon
Ver Halen, MD FACS
Harvard
educated plastic surgeon
Texas
“Top Doc”
RealSelf100
America’s
Top Plastic Surgeons, Consumer’s Research Council

J. Michael Morrissey, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

Dear azwc98, This is really something that you need to get checked out with your surgeon. Sooner rather than later. I recommend that you call your surgeon now and get checked out. Don't take no for an answer. Good Luck, Dr. Morrissey

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Answer: Post Operative Concern

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Answer: Pain on deep breathing after breast augmentation.

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