8 Days Post-op Breast Implants, Left Breast Feels Different?

originally a 34B cup and had 420cc saline smooth high profile under the muscle implants. Both breast are still very high and tight however the left is far more sensitive than the right and a tad bit higher, I feel more pressure it is as if it is in a constant muscle spasm?still have somewhat a rectangular shape to them I am still wearing the pressure band at top of breasts to control swelling

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One Breast Feels Different 8 Days after Breast Augmentation

The breasts early after breast augmentation can feel and look different due to differences in muscle spasm, size of breast implants, differences in width of chest wall, etc. In the absence of hematoma, seroma, etc. this can be normal. Kenneth Hughes, MD breast implants Los Angeles, CA

Breast Implants Recovery

It is not unusual to have one breast feel different than the other this soon after surgery. You may have more swelling on one side. It will improve with time. Follow up with your surgeon to get more guidance so you can feel more comfortable with your recovery course.

Concerned about Breast Appearance after Breast Augmentation...

Thank you for the question. Keep in mind, that your plastic surgeon will always be your best resource when it comes to gauging your progress and providing you with advice and/or reassurance. Having said that, much of what you are experiencing at this point in your recovery after breast augmentation surgery is quite commonly experienced. It is quite common to experience asymmetric pain, pressure, swelling etc. These symptoms should resolve gradually over the course of the next week or so... more

My Left Breast Is Higher And More Sensitive Than The Right 8 Days Post Op - Is This Normal?

As far as sensitivity is concerned, one breast is almost always more sensitive than the other. The good news is this will pass. With reference to the left breast being higher, it may be because the muscle is tighter or because the left breast was higher to start out with. Normally, the implants are in the right place, but the fluid is forced upward causing the rectangular shape that you are presently experiencing. As your muscle and skin relax, the saline in the... more

Post op breast augmentation

Having implants that feel high and tight 1 week after breast augmentation is very normal. Having one breast that is significantly more sensitive than the other may or may not be normal. It is possible that you simply have some muscle spasm issues on the more painful side. Muscle spasms will normalize on their own or with a short term prescription of muscle relaxants. A more bothersome issue would be the development of a hematoma or seroma on the more painful side. If there are any... more

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xobrunette87ox 14 Oct 2012

Yes! I have a follow up on Friday, as I live 5 hrs from his office. I spoke with him on the phone there is no bruising, the breast feels different (sensation wise) numb almost? He currently has me wrapping my pressure band over the left breast that is slightly higher and slightly more sensitive and under the right breast that is slightly lower and slightly less swollen. He advised me to keep taking muscle relaxers, the left arm is loosening more and more everyday he said also possibly bc I am right handed is why my right side has loosened quicker??

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