One Week Post BA, is It Normal for One Breast to Be Harder Than the Other?

Question

I'm 29 years old, I had BA sx 8 days ago. My left breast immediately started feeling softer and less uncomfortable than the right. I started massaging and the right one definitely feels tender and hurts a bit more. Is this normal or should I be concerned with the implant? Thank you.

Steven Sigalove, MD FACS · Answer

Hi there and thank you for this great question. It is not uncommon for one breast to hurt more or feel a little bit different than the other breast particularly early on. It is possible that there is more trauma, more bleeding, or swelling on that side which has resulted in increased tenderness. I would advise you to see your plastic surgeon immediately in order to rule out any acute problems such as bleeding or an infection. Most likely your implants are fine and the pocket just needs to heal. Good luck!

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

After surgery each breast will respond differently and heal at a different rate. If you have concerns it is always wise to visit with your surgeon. 

	Dr. ES

Richard J. Brown, MD · Answer

Sure. One can be more tender and firm than the other. What you want to rule out right away is a blood clot or hematoma in the harder breast. Go see your surgeon for an exam to make sure this is not what is happening. It could also be muscle spasm in one pectoralis muscle more than the other and a muscle relaxer such as Valium works really well for that. The side effect of Valium is muscle relaxation and I give it to all of my breast augmentation patients.

Curtis Wong, MD · Answer

doesn't mean the healing will be identical.  You can expect differences but your concerns should always be addressed by your surgeon as your surgeon will recognize if any problems are developing.  But in general, if your size is not changing and your pain is about the same or better, its unlikely anything of concern is happening.  Best to keep your surgeon in the loop!

Jeffrey K. Scott, MD · Answer

It's too early to be concerned but keep your surgeon or his/her nurse informed about what concerns you.

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