3 weeks after Breast augmentation and I am very sensitive to cold. Should I be worried about this?

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Now that I have had my Breast Augmentation I have noticed my breast get very cold easily. It feels like my implants are drawing up in my chest , my breast become very very hard and feel strained , almost painful until I can warm them and then they get soft again. Is getting cold going to cause any damage to them? Should I be worried about this? I am living life with really warm clothes and a blanket all the time now.

Gary Lawton, MD, FACS · Answer

It is very common to have sensations like this after breast augmentation early in the recovery period.  Cold will not damage them.

Lisa M. DiFrancesco, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. It is normal to have hypersensitivity after breast augmentation. The good news is that it goes away over time. You are not damaging your implants based on your description.

Jon Kurkjian, MD · Answer

It sounds like there is nothing to be concerned about.  I would expect your symptoms to improve as your body heals.  Good luck!!

Stephen M. Davis, MD, FACS · Answer

It is not uncommon to have hypersensitivity after breast surgery, be patient. Time is your friend. If you are truly concerned speak with your plastic surgeon. I am certain he / she will help you understand what is going on and how to help improve it for you.Good LuckStehen M. Davis, MD, FACSGreen Hills Plastic Surgery

Michael E. Ciaravino, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

This is very common after a breast augmentation. Either patients experience hypersensitivity (being overly sensitive) or hyposensitivity (having little to no sensation) after surgery. This will eventually subside with time. It can sometimes take up to 3 months, and in rare cases up to a year for the sensation to normalize.

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