Is pain after capsulectomy and new breast implants to be expected after 12 weeks? There is no sign of infection.

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I had 24 year old, 270cc implants removed 3 months ago, grade 4 contracture, with bilateral capsulectomy, and implants replaced. I had a normal recovery, but I started having pain in both breasts again a week ago, more so in my dominant side, reaching my axilla and behind my nipple. It is not severe, only worrisome. I can feel the implant edge-lower pole, on my dominant side and I am concerned that I am harming it. I was advised it is nerve pain and it will settle down before 6 months.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Hi Lizabeth601,
  
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

Ege Ozgentas, MD · Answer

If your surgeon has done a total capsulectomy probability of small sensory nerve damages are high. Injured nerves may cause pain. However it will be only speculation to find an answer without examining you. Your surgeon will do it best if you go to follow up.

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