Did I tear my breast pocket 5 days post breast augmentation?

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I am 6 days post op from a sub muscular BA and my left breast has been virtually painless and healing nicely. Last night, without thinking I used my left arm to move my body and immediately felt a sharp ripping sensation in my left breast and it has been sore since with a sort of dull pain. I’m freaking out that I might have damaged the pocket or done something terrible that will affect the results of my surgery. Please help

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

If the pain becomes more severe or persistent or disrupts your ability to sleep or perform activities allowed at this point in your recovery, make a follow-up appointment with your PS. Otherwise, stop "freaking out".Kenneth Hughes, MD, ABPS Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSC · Answer

It may not be an issue however it would be a good idea to see your surgeon for an assessment. That way, your surgeon can rule out anything serious.

Chad Robbins, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question .  I doubt that you hurt anything surgically just by body movement, however, for reassurance I recommend you seeing your PS to be safe.

Mahmood Kara, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

The worse thing I have seen with sudden movement and exercise is bleeding where you would suddenly feel a lot of swelling. Best to get checked, and we are always open to all patients, even if they have had surgery elsewhere.M. Kara, MD, FRCSC. Specializing in 24 Hour Recovery Breast Augmentation.

Did I tear my breast pocket 5 days post breast augmentation?

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Answer: Muscle spasm, scar tissue, a sensitive nerve that got stretched - most common.

Answer: Muscle spasm, scar tissue, a sensitive nerve that got stretched - most common.

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Did I tear my breast pocket 5 days post breast augmentation?

Answers (4)

Answer: Muscle spasm, scar tissue, a sensitive nerve that got stretched - most common.

Answer: Muscle spasm, scar tissue, a sensitive nerve that got stretched - most common.

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