Bubbling sensation behind nipple area following Breast augmentation?

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Recently had breast augmentation with 400cc silicone submuscular placement, inframmary incision; POD#6. No complaints until this morning when I began having intermittent "bubbling" sensation (feels similar to fasciculations) only in the left breast behind the nipple, slightly inferior. It doesn't feel like crepitus, which I did have previously, but was located bottom of the breast above the ribs and over the sternum. Is this normal? I drove yesterday, but am worried now I did too much.

Christian Subbio, MD · Answer

All sorts of strange sensations happen after breast augmentation.  This is because so many of the nerves are inflamed and traumatized from the surgical procedure.  These traumatized nerves can send mixed signals which end up feeling like burning, shooting, vibrations, tingling, bubbling, etc.  As well, at only six days out, you may have some air bubbles in your breast pocket which will absorb with time.  However, questions like this are best answered by your surgeon and I suggest you call for some reassurance from the person who  performed your procedure.Best of luck!Dr. SubbioBoard-Certified Plastic SurgeonNewtown Square/Philadelphia, PA

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

Before the capsule around the prosthesis becomes established fluid in the same pocket as the breast implant can move around creating unusual noises and sensations. This always resolves with time.

David R. Alfonso, MD, FACS · Answer

It is normal to have some strange sensations behind the nipple due to nerves being irritated and sometimes muscle spasm.  These sensations will improve with time as the implants settle and your tissues adjust to the implants

Steven J. Rottman, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. This is likely residual air in the pocket, but I think it's best for you to have an in-person follow up examination with your plastic surgeon. Hope this helps.

Bhupesh Vasisht, MD · Answer

Not sure what this could represent exactly because it needs a good examination.  Have your plastic surgeon examine that area.  It could be muscle edge, it could be subcutaneous air, it could be a suture reaction, it hard to tell in this forum because it needs to be examined in my opinion.  Good luckDr VasishtSouth Shore Plastic Surgery

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