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I Am 3 Weeks Post Op Breast Implants and I Have a Sharp Pain Under Breast when I Sneeze?

Feeling fine about two days ago but then left breast started bothering me when I sneeze I have a very bad pain below my left nipple and I also have a little bump in my left armpit

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I Am 3 Weeks Post Op Breast Implants and I Have a Sharp Pain Under Breast when I Sneeze?

June 9th, 2013
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It sounds generally okay but you should see your PS to be sure.  Was it an axillary incision?  If so, you may have a small fluid collection at the incision site and it may benefit from being drained.  Otherwise, it may be a swollen lymph node, which should (in that case) abate on its own.  Either way, seeing your PS is appropriate.

I hope that this helps and good luck,

Dr. E

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Alan M. Engler, MD, FACS


New York Plastic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 108 reviews

3 weeks post op Breast augmentation and some pain

June 8th, 2013
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I think that without an exam it is difficult to tell you why you have pain. It could be normal post-op, but it is always bestt o be seen in person.

Steven Wallach, MD

Steven Wallach, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon
4.1 out of 5 stars 23 reviews

Asymmetric pain associated with a contour problem after breast augmentation demands evaluation.

June 8th, 2013
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You probably have nothing to worry about but pain associated with the contour issue might be a hematoma which can and should be drained.

Web reference: http://www.zubowicz.com/subpag,13-atlanta-breast-augmentation.htm

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
4.9 out of 5 stars 31 reviews

Early pain issues after a breast augmentation

June 7th, 2013
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More than likely your symptoms are fine and there is no  problem with your surgery. If you notice changes in the shape of your breast or these problems persist then follow  up with your plastic surgeon.  

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
4.5 out of 5 stars 16 reviews

3 Weeks Post Op Breast Augmentation

June 6th, 2013
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Follow up with your Plastic Surgeon so that he can monitor your healing.  It is not unusual to experience some pain on occasions while healing.  He will want to exam the bump in the armpit.  Best wishes for a quick recovery!

Robert E. Zaworski, MD

Robert E. Zaworski, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
4.9 out of 5 stars 55 reviews

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