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Some degree of breast pain is common after breast augmentation surgery. With time and proper adherence to surgical care instructions, the breast pain that most women experience subsides, as do the swelling, bruising, and other initial side effects of breast augmentation surgery. In some cases, however, breast pain does not subside and becomes a serious complication of breast augmentation surgery.
Breast implant safety studies have indicated that between five and twenty percent of all breast augmentation patients experience breast pain three to five years after surgery. Breast pain is the number one reason that women seek breast implant removal or replacement after the original surgery.
Causes of Breast Pain
There are several reasons why a person may experience breast pain after surgery.
- Improper size of implants
- Improper placement of implants
- Inappropriate surgical techniques
- Capsular contracture
Selecting a qualified surgeon can reduce the risk of experiencing breast pain after augmentation.
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If you would like to learn more about breast pain after breast augmentation, please contact us to speak with a qualified and experienced plastic surgeon who can address your questions and concerns in greater detail.
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