Random stabbing pains 14 days post breast implant removal, is this part of the healing process?

Thank you for your questions. Pains like the ones you are describing can be typical after a surgical procedure. In addition to the pain from tissue dissection, there can also be nerve irritation that can cause some atypical pain like this. This pain often improves on its own, but can take several weeks. Make sure you continue to follow with your plastic surgeon for exams and recommendations during your recovery.Best of luck!

hello explant2018  You will experience pain after your surgery.  Pain of varying intensity and duration may occur and persist after surgery.  If you are a chronic pain patient followed by a Pain Therapy Practitioner, you may be asked to see this practitioner preoperatively to assist you in the management of your pain disorder in the postoperative period.  Chronic pain may occur very infrequently due to nerves becoming trapped in scar tissue or tissue stretching.

There are nerve endings that may be affected by healing scars from surgery.  While there may not be a major nerve injury, small nerve endings may become too active during the healing period, producing a painful or oversensitive area due to the small sensory nerves involved with scar tissue.  Often, massage and early non-surgical interventions resolve this.  It is important to discuss postsurgical pain with your surgeon. #pain #post-op

The pains that you are reporting may just be nerves firing during the healing process. They should subside and become less frequent as healing progresses. If they do not contact your surgeon for an evaluation.

Experiencing random stabbing pains 14 days post breast implant removal can be a normal part of the healing process, but it's essential to monitor these symptoms and consult with your plastic surgeon if you have concerns. Here are some potential reasons for experiencing such pains:
1. Nerve regeneration: During breast implant removal surgery, nerves in the breast tissue may be stretched or temporarily disrupted, leading to sensations of pain, tingling, or numbness as they regenerate. These sensations are often described as sharp or stabbing pains and can occur as the nerves heal and reconnect.
2. Muscle and tissue healing: The body undergoes a significant healing process following breast implant removal, including the repair of muscle and tissue that may have been stretched or manipulated during surgery. As the tissues heal, you may experience intermittent pains or discomfort as a natural part of the healing process.
3. Inflammation and swelling: Inflammation and swelling are common after surgery and can contribute to sensations of pain or discomfort. While most swelling resolves within the first few weeks after surgery, residual inflammation may persist, leading to occasional pains or sensations of discomfort.
4. Scar tissue formation: The formation of scar tissue around the incision sites and within the breast tissue is a natural part of the healing process. As scar tissue forms, you may experience sensations of tightness, pulling, or discomfort, including occasional stabbing pains.
While random stabbing pains can be a normal part of the healing process after breast implant removal, it's essential to monitor these symptoms and contact your plastic surgeon if you have any concerns or if the pain is severe or persistent. Your plastic surgeon can evaluate your symptoms, ensure that your recovery is progressing as expected, and provide guidance or interventions to address any issues that may arise. Additionally, if you experience symptoms such as redness, warmth, swelling, or drainage from the incision sites, it's important to seek medical attention promptly, as these may indicate an infection or other complication requiring treatment.