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4 days post op from breast implant surgery. is it normal i can't even lift my right arm up w/out it killing. the pain isn't even near the incision?

14 doctors weighed in across 7 answers

Can be normal: This can be normal but it could also be a sign of another problem. It is often best to compare to the opposite side. Is it same basic size, shape, position, swelling? Not all breasts heal or behave symmetrically but it is a good guide. In any case contact your surgeon as I am sure they will want to know about your symptoms to provide optimal care and reassurance.

Answered 12/2/2015

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Dr. Curtis Wong answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Acute post op period: You should be asking this question of your surgeon and not a forum such as this. You are in your acute post-op recovery phase and many things can happen and your surgeon needs to be aware of your concerns and problems you face as you recover. All i can say is that it is not uncommon to have some pains laterally on the breast but the magnitude will differ with the patient. See your doctor!

Answered 5/6/2016

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Pretty normal: It's not unusual this soon to have trouble lifting your arms if the implants are under the pec muscle. But abnormal breast swelling on that side should be reported to your surgeon asap.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Maybe.: Although your symptoms may be “normal”, always best to check with your own plastic surgeon, who is in the best position to rule out complications. Best wishes.

Answered 12/27/2015

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Check with surgeon: Check with your surgeon... Sometimes you can have referred pain to an arm after to have your surgeon examine you.Breast augmentation but it is best y.

Answered 4/8/2013

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Dr. Thomas Fiala answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Get it checked: Severe pain like you describe isn't typical. Get it evaluated, to make sure you don't have a complication that needs treatment.

Answered 6/1/2013

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Dr. Zahid Niazi answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Surgery

See your surgeon: For acute onset pain, it is best to go and see the surgeon who performed the breast augmentation procedure for you. Muscle spasms can occur in patients who have sub muscular implants placed and this may cause pain when trying to move arm. If the approach was through the axilla, or patients develop a hematoma then additional pain can be present with associated arm movement in some patients.

Answered 12/21/2015

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