I am a little over 3 weeks post op. I had the surgery for the first time last summer, with Saline implants, but developed Capsular contracture, so I got silicone now. The right breast is pain free and the left breast has a sharp pain shoot down the sides when I move suddenly. I am assuming this is nerve endings and muscle healing since they are under the muscle. But I want to be sure. I have a post op apt in 2 weeks. It hurts more if I sleep on my back, so I am sitting up still. Advice?
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October 10, 2021
Answer: Sharp pain in breast 3 weeks after augmentation.
When considering upsizing breast implants I always want patients to make sure that the risks outweigh the benefits. Each time you have surgery there are small risks of infection, implants settling in the wrong position, scarring etc that we routinely undertake. The vast majority of times t...
I generally tell my patients that after 1 week, they can resume all activities except high impact things ( running, jumping, etc.). I let them walk, ride an exercise bike, lift weights, etc. As long as it doesn't physically hurt, then it is probably ok to do. The old addage...
Being pregnant in and of itself, can cause discomfort and soreness in the ribs from the weight and stretching. I doubt it is from a leaking implant.
