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When Does Swelling After Breast Augmentation Begin to Subside?
I had 325cc silicone breast implants 5 days ago. I am 5'1 and 102 pounds. I was hoping to be a C cup, but I am fitting into a D bra. Is this...
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Pain, Swelling, Nipple Sensitivity After Breast Augmentation Surgery
I am 61 years old, and I had small C cup breast implants placed 3 weeks ago. My nipples and the surrounding area are now very sore and feels a very...
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Bra Strap After Breast Augmentation Cause or Reduce Swelling?
Does it really help swelling or make you swell more? I was informed to wear it at night, but I noticed it helped the right breast and the left is...
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How Long Does Abdominal Swelling Last After Breast Augmentation?
Before surgery I worked hard to get defined abs so my new breast would look good, but I am 7 days post op and my mid section is puffy looking! I have...
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In Breast Augmentation, Does Size Decrease As the Swelling Goes Down?
I had my surgery last Thursday, they are still swollen but I feel they are a bit bigger that what I have wanted. I went with 285cc under the muscle, I...
9 doctor answers | 1 community comment
Seroma or Normal Swelling After Breast Augmentation?
How can you tell the difference between a seroma and normal swelling? I have an area of puffiness over my right breast, and the area is numb. But it...
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How Long Does Swelling Last After Breast Augmentation?
I understand it is normal for one breast to swell more then the other, but the breast that is swelling more happens to be the one that had more...
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Torn Suture from Lifting After Breast Augmentation?
I had breast implants last week and I did something stupid today. I guess since I'm just about pain free, I forgot that I'm not supposed to lift...
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Can You Explain the Upper Pole Fullness/swelling After Breast Augmentation Surgery? (photo)
My question says it all. I notice that after breast augmentation, pretty much all woman has a period of this "bulgy" look at the top of the...
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One Week Post Op Breast Augmentation..complications
On 5/11/11 I had breast augmentation, under the muscle thru the armpit. The day after surgery I noticed the right breast was significantly more...
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