Normal and will go away

Bahram Ghaderi, MD answers: Tightness and discomfort after Breast Augmentation

I am 24 days post breast augmentation with mastopexy for the left breast. When I bend down, I still feel pressure or discomfort. Is this normal and will it go away?


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Bahram Ghaderi, MD
8 months ago
By Bahram Ghaderi, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

The symptoms you describe are very common - specially when you bend down as that places more strain on your tissues/muscle. They will resolve as your tissues heal further, soften and you become more used to having implants. Everyone is different so your timing will vary but usually by 3-6months the feeling of pressure should resolve

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A: Normal for this point in time

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
6 months ago
By Otto Joseph Placik, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Yes this is to be expected and a normal consequence of the healing process. The capsule tends to take 6 weeks to develop and during this time the scar tissue becomers firmer.

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