I am postop day 4 after having subpectoral breast implants. I went from 34A to 350cc high profile silicone. I am still in a large amount of pain. I stopped taking narcotic pain meds on day 2. Now I am currently taking Tylenol and a muscle relaxer. I did not have much body fat in my breasts, mainly muscle, from extensive exercise/weightlifting so thought maybe this is why I am having a large amount of pain. I was wondering when the pain usually starts to get better?
August 9, 2016
Answer: Pain after surgery Thank you for your question.The pain experienced does vary from person to person. The majority of the pain should settle after a week, but you may still require the occasional pain killer in your second week.Good luck
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August 9, 2016
Answer: Pain after surgery Thank you for your question.The pain experienced does vary from person to person. The majority of the pain should settle after a week, but you may still require the occasional pain killer in your second week.Good luck
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August 10, 2016
Answer: How long does pain last after Breast Augmentation? Most patients in my practice no longer need prescription pain medication after 48 hrs and typically use Tylenol. Pain perception does vary from patient to patient. Sub pectoral or dual plane augmentation is more uncomfortable than above the muscle (subglandular) . Other things that contribute to a higher level of discomfort is larger implant size and smaller breast size to begin with. More musclular patients also sometimes have more discomfort due to the stretching of the muscle. Muscle relaxants usually help more than prescription pain meds with muscular pain. Best of luck in your recovery. Raymond Jean MD Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Bryn Mawr, Philadelphia PA
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August 10, 2016
Answer: How long does pain last after Breast Augmentation? Most patients in my practice no longer need prescription pain medication after 48 hrs and typically use Tylenol. Pain perception does vary from patient to patient. Sub pectoral or dual plane augmentation is more uncomfortable than above the muscle (subglandular) . Other things that contribute to a higher level of discomfort is larger implant size and smaller breast size to begin with. More musclular patients also sometimes have more discomfort due to the stretching of the muscle. Muscle relaxants usually help more than prescription pain meds with muscular pain. Best of luck in your recovery. Raymond Jean MD Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Bryn Mawr, Philadelphia PA
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