What is normal for post op pain? 3 days post BA surgery (silicone under the muscle).

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It’s quite painful to move my arms and my right breast and armpit has a lot of burning sensation. The pec muscles feel very sore and tight. I’m presuming this is normal, but have read other people are much more comfortable by day 3. No redness or swelling or anything, just very painful. I wasn’t expecting the pain to get worse before better.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Hi Clever cat,
  
I am sorry to hear that you are experiencing pain following your surgery. It is not uncommon to experience pain a few weeks after breast augmentation surgery. However, it would be best that you visit your plastic surgeon for proper assessment and intervention to lessen your discomfort, as every surgeon has different approaches in pain management.
  
Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS
  
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
  
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
  
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Frank Lista, MD · Answer

Pain following surgery is to be expected but pain levels
vary with every patient and is difficult to accurately measure. 
At day 3 it is not uncommon for patients to feel at their
worst based on feedback from the patients at our practice. At this point in
recovery all the anaesthetic has been eliminated from the body and you can
start to feel quite sore and bruising may begin to surface as your body is in
complete healing mode. 
What you have described sounds pretty normal but if you have
any doubts, contact your surgical team to ensure that what you are experiencing
is normal. By day 7 you should be feeling well enough to return to work or school
and begin performing light duties.

Robert M. Tornambe, MD · Answer

Alex.   I appreciate your concern, however pain levels after breast augmentation varies significantly from one individual to the other. It is not uncommon to experience pain similar to yours and over the next several days it should start to improve. I like to use a muscle relaxer medication. right after surgery to allow the chest muscle to relax and this decreases pain as well. Check in with your plastic surgeon as a precaution to be sure you are healing all right. Best of luck.

Eric YK Li, MD · Answer

Healing and recovery is an individual process.  Pain is perceived differently by different individuals.  Nothing you have stated is abnormal, given your recent surgery.  Your symptoms should improve over time.  My recommendation at this point is to follow your surgeon's advice.  Best of luck in your recovery.

Chad Robbins, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.   It is definitely normal to be this sore after an augmentation with implants placed behind the muscle.   Everyone has a different pain tolerance, it doesn't mean theres something wrong if you are hurting at day 3.

Mahmood Kara, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hello. 
Thank
you for your inquiry and congratulations on your surgery! 
Post-op pain is very common however, you may want
to see your doctor for an in-person medical examination regarding this issue.
Our tips for recovery following breast augmentation are to
wear a supportive sports bra for 3 months post-operative and refrain from
lifting anything heavier than 10 lbs for 3 weeks as we don't want any strain at
your incision sites. Make sure to keep the
area of your stitches clean by cleansing with hydrogen peroxide daily. Showering is
encouraged! But, no sitting in water for 2 weeks following surgery (no baths, hot
tubs, pools etc.). 
Please
note that this response does not substitute patient-doctor relationship.
We
welcome any and all patients seeking advice to come in for
a complimentary consultation available for limited time
only.
During
the COVID-19, we are offering complimentary online consultations as well as
in-office consultation with social distancing and masks. Procedure done
in-hospital private surgical facility while taking covid-19 precautions. We
utilize UV-light to clean the air of viruses and bacteria during our
consultations and surgery.
We invite
you to come in to discuss your options more thoroughly.  Please
send us an email at info@drkaraplasticsurgery.com with the subject line:
"Attention Meagan" and we will be happy to
coordinate your appointment!
M.Kara,MD,FRCSC
(27+ years experience)
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Specializing in 24 hour recovery/ out to dinner breast augmentation in-hospital
private surgical facility for your added safety and peace of mind

David M. Deisher, MD (retired) · Answer

Thank you for your question.  The pain level after cosmetic breast surgery is very variable.  Factors to consider are age of patient, sub glandular vs sub muscular, tightness of the tissues before surgery and size of the implant.  Usually the first 3 days are the toughest.  Some patients respond better to anti inflammarories and muscle relaxants compared to narcotic pain pills.  Please call your plastic surgeon’s office for recommendations.  It will get better.  Good luck

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