Sharp pain under armpits, is it normal after breast augmentation? (photos)

Question

Today is day 5 after BA, mentor teardrop 315cc. I started experiencing sharp pain on the left side of my underarm whenever i lay flat on the bed. When upright, the soreness on both underarms were minimal and bearable. I dare not massage but the side felt tender. I also started having tingling, soreness around my breasts. Should i be worried?

David Steckler, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for providing photographs. You have an excellent result. The pains you are describing are not out of the ordinary.  It  would help to sleep with the head of your bed elevated. Should these sensations continue beyond another week or two then contact your plastic surgeon.

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

I appreciate your question.Although pain, discomfort, and swelling can all be normal following surgery since there seems to be a change in your post operative course, please follow up with Operating MD to discuss your concerns.The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative breast surgery.best of luck!Dr Schwartz

Sheila S. Nazarian, MD · Answer

Although it sounds as if the pain you are experiencing is just typical post operative discomfort, you should definitely call your surgeon if it continues. For now, try lying in bed with pillows behind your upper back so that your upper body is lifted instead of flat.

Gary Lawton, MD, FACS · Answer

You shouldn't be laying flat yet.  In fact, if anything hurts, you should stop doing that.  Yu need to see your surgeon to be sure everything is okay.

Michael J. Brown, MD · Answer

Hi, your breast augmentation result looks very good. The tightness will go away sooner than the nerve pains. Depending on if the nerves were stretched or cut will determine how long this will take to resolve. Hang there, you should have a lovely result.

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