I Am 5 Weeks Post Op Breast Augmentation, And Have Had Severe Pain Since. What's The Cause? (photo)

At 5 weeks postop, you are still early in your recovery period and
are likely to experience occasional mild to moderate pain.  You will continue healing over the next 6-12
months, and as you do so your pain will be less and less.  Sometimes women will have tenderness at the
inframammary incisional scar or slightly below it.  This area may feel firm or may even look like
a raised “guitar string”.  This may be
what you are experiencing 5 weeks into your recovery.  Anti-inflammatory analgesic like Advil or
Naprosyn and massaging of the area can be helpful.  I expect that the pain will go away over
time.  Always follow-up with your plastic
surgeon so that he or she can determine that your recovery continues on track.

Thank you for the question and photo.  You're still in the recovery stage after surgery.  You have very nice results and by your photos it does not appear that you have a significant hematoma. However, an examination is necessary to determine that.  Capsular contracture could result in pain particularly with movement of your hands.  Your surgeon should evaluate you and examine you to determine if you have developed capsular contracture.  Also, caffeine and bromine (in chocolate) can irritate breast tissues and make them very sensitive.  If you take large amounts of either, try cutting back or stopping.  Visit your surgeon and keep us posted wit what happens.  Wish you the best and quick recovery!An in-person exam with a board-certified plastic surgeon is the best way to assess your needs and provide true medical advice.