Right breast sore, mostly in the morning when I wake up. What is this? I'm 3 years post op.

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I am 3 years post op breast augmentation 500 ccs under the muscle. I recently started having.soreness in my right breast that only goes.away when im up and active but when I get up in the morning its.sore.mostly towards the front and to the nipple. It goes away when I.massage it Help

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

Most of the time capsular contracture is painless but occasionally patients will complain of discomfort as this phenomenon emerges. It's possible your breast pain is totally unrelated to the breast implants. Nevertheless, the best place to start is at the plastic surgeon's office.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. I would recommend you see your surgeon to have an in-person examination performed.  There may be several different reasons to have pain in one's breast, but without the full details of a history and physical exam, it is difficult to make any recommendations.

Julian Gordon, MD · Answer

You may be experiencing pain in the breast due to capsular contraction.  Is the right breast getting firmer?  Do you see any rippling?It is also possible that your pain is unrelated to the breast implant.You should see your plastic surgeon to help figure out what is going on.

Boris Mordkovich, MD · Answer

Most likely cause of the symptoms you describe is a capsule contracture although there could be some others. I suggest you see your surgeon asap to clarify your condition. Good luck.

Todd C. Case, MD · Answer

The cause is uncertain.  It may be due to the position you are sleeping and the pulling on the scar capsule around the implant.  If the implant is felling firmer or harder, you may be developing capsular contraction.  You should follow-up with your surgeon to be evaluated and to discuss your concerns.

Right breast sore, mostly in the morning when I wake up. What is this? I'm 3 years post op.

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