When does swelling subside after breast augmentation?

Joel B. Singer, MD answers: 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 because of the swelling? If so, when will the swelling begin to go down? When will I know exactly what bra size I will wear?


Joel B. Singer, MD
2 months ago
By Joel B. Singer, MD - Stamford Plastic Surgeon

Five days after the procedure there is still significant swelling and this is normal. Usually, most of the swelling resolves after 2-3 weeks. There is still some edema and muscle swelling that may take 7-10 weeks to subside.

I do most of my implants in the sub-muscular space and implants in this location will "settle" after about 3 months.

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