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Soreness 2 weeks post-op (or 6 weeks post-op) is normal. You need to check in with your plastic surgeon for an exam. But the nerves that provide nipple sensation are generally stretched by breast implants and lead to numbness or soreness or pain. Best of luck!
It is normal to have sore nipples (and breasts) for several WEEKS following breast augmentation surgery, depending on breast shape and implant factors. For some women, they will feel minimal discomfort after surgery only to develop nipple pain when nerves start to "wake up" in the breasts following implant surgery. Many women experience a difference in discomfort between the two breasts, which is also normal. If the past persists more than six weeks, discuss it with your plastic surgeon.
Nipple soreness is not unusual 2 weeks after breast augmentation. I would suggest you follow the advice of your surgeon as to when you should lay on your belly and side and ride a motorcycle.
In my opinion sizing a patient for implants can be simplified. Sizing is not about a number. In fact, I do not even discuss numbers with my patients. If a patient walks through the door and says they want x-cc implants I have to educate them about how sizing works. The best analogy I can relate...
Taping of incisions and the breast are part of what is termed the "art of medicine". Many of us do it. This is a good question as for me and my practice, I have gone from taping all incisions to improve the scar to taping few incisions, but taping the breasts for revisions only...
If the color changes are along your incision, you should see your surgeon for further recommendations. If they are distant from the incision, it shouldn't be anything serious but always best to ask your surgeon for thoughts as to what it could be.
