12 days post-op. Is severe pain normal at two weeks post breast augmentation?

Question

Im 12 days po from a submuscular BA with underboob incisions and still experiencing extreme pain under my right breast near the armpit/incision. At times I would call the pain excruciating. It hurts most when laying down which makes it very hard to sleep or move my right arm. I’ve told my PS several times and he says everything is fine because there is no swelling/fever and tells me to take my pain meds. Is it normal to have this level of pain two weeks post op and to still be on narcotics??

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and I am sorry to hear of your continued painful symptoms.  By two weeks most patients have been able to wean themselves off of narcotics, perhaps taking Tylenol or a muscle relaxant for comfort.  I would continue to work with your surgeon to determine the cause of your symptoms so that a treatment plan can be created.

Mahmood Kara, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hello. 
Thank
you for your inquiry and congratulations on your surgery! 
It
is important to have an in-person medical assessment regarding
this issue as it is difficult to determine virtually.
Continue
to update your doctor in the matter and follow their post-op protocol.
It is important to get cleared by
your doctor before engaging in specific physical activity before the 3 month
healing period has ended as the healing stage is crucial for healthy results.
It generally takes around 6 months to a year to see your
final results. Your tissues will take time to relax and allow your implants to
"Drop and Fluff" settling into place.
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

12 days post-op. Is severe pain normal at two weeks post breast augmentation?

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