I had a mastectomy from R breast. Initially, had expander/implant. I thought the tightness & pain was from the radiation. Since, I've had tram flap surgery, and still have the tightness. The only thing that seems to help is a lot of exercise, stretching. I even have lymphodema, and exercise is the only thing that helps....but, I don't stretch as much as I should.
Probably she has a mild capsular contracture, and she does not like the feeling of the muscles moving the implants. This is actually a common complaint. She could probably take a muscle relaxant and solve this discomfort.
arch s miller ms md facs