Stinging like pain 5 months post op. Is this normal?

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I had BA 5 months ago, everything is fine. I just been having this stinging like pain on my right breast. It comes suddenly and it quickly goes away, sometimes it stays longer than usual but is not a pain I can't handle. Is this something to worry about? The pain is under my Brest at times and sometimes on my nipple or around it.

Michelle Spring, MD, FACS · Answer

What you are describing sounds like it could be regeneration
of the nerve endings.This is very
normal and happens after many surgeries.You may notice this for several months, on & off. Some people
describe shooting pain, "zingers", "creepy crawly"
feelings.If the pain becomes worse or
you are concerned about anything at all, please see you doctor.Best wishes!Dr. Michelle SpringGlacier View Plastic Surgery

Sheila S. Nazarian, MD · Answer

It is probably nerve regeneration, but I would suggest that you schedule an appointment to see your surgeon so that he or she can assess your situation in person. Best, Dr. Nazarian

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear, thanks for your question and provided information as well.. There are many reason related to breast pain, Your nerves heal pain fibers, and also, you will feel more than a month of pain and discomfort after your surgery.. It is completely normal..

Jeffrey Nelson, MD · Answer

There can be several reasons for your mild pain. First is nerve regeneration; as nerves heal the pain fibers grow faster than other sensory fibers so as a nerve gets healthier it is common to feel burning pain, shooting pain, or stinging pain for a month or two before more normal sensation. It is always a good idea to massage the nerve areas that are irritated for it may get better faster and decrease the pain over several weeks. Some pains, especially positional pains like raising arms high or doing a pull up or push up might be some pulling of the scar tissue (capsule) around your implant. Just check in with your surgeon, everything is likely normal. Have a good holiday.

Michael M. Omidi, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for the question. Though at this time, your wounds would have fully healed, your implants would still continue to settle up until 6 months. This could be due to a nerve regenerating but best to follow up with your plastic surgeon and let him or her know about your concern. Best of luck. Dr. Michael Omidi.

An
in-person exam with a board-certified plastic surgeon is the best way to assess
your needs and provide true medical advice.

An
in-person exam with a board-certified plastic surgeon is the best way to assess
your needs and provide true medical advice.

Peter Newen, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Thank you for your question.  This is actually normal after breast surgery.  The nerves in your breasts are healing and sometimes you will get a sharp shooting pain a stinging sensation or even a burning feeling.  These are normal and can go on for months.  It is your body healing from the surgery you just had.  Nothing to worry about all normal.  Best of luck,Dr. Peter Newen

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