Breast swelling after running - have silicone implants

After I run my left breast swells and gets painfull for a few days. Should I worry? I am 2 and half months post surgery

I had a 285cc silicone implant. I only run for about 30-40 Minutes

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A: Clinical exam might be able to exclude some issues

Hisham Seify, MD, PhD

I would suggest that you mention this to your plastic surgeon. During his clinical exam, he might be able to exclude few issues (e.g capsule formation,fluid collection,lumps etc.). In some cases an imaging study (US or MRI ) might be needed to evaluate the integrity of the implant. Good luck!

A: Still need some time

Farbod Esmailian, MD

2 1/2 months out from surgery is still early and you are still going through postoperative changes.  What I would recommend is that you wear a very good supportive bra when you run, some of my patients wear 2 sports bras.  I would say if you have 1 that is very good and supportive, it should be... more

A: See your surgeon.

John P. Di Saia, MD

Hello, This is not normal and although it might just be muscular spasm, I would have your surgeon take a look. Did you do post-operative breast massage? Have you tried gentle massage in the area when this happens to see if it improves? Best Regards,  John Di Saia MD

A: Running with implants

Steven H. Williams, MD

Thanks for your question - The situation you describe is a little unusual and may relate to some incomplete healing in your left breast implant pocket.  You should speak to your plastic surgeon regarding this problem.  Likely it will resolve with about a month off from running. Consideration for... more

A: See your doctor

Brooke R. Seckel, MD

Dear Jennjenn, Two months is still early after breast augmentation. Your body is growing new blood vessels in the breast tissue in response to the stress of surgery. When you run, your heart pumps more blood into all of the body tissues, but especially muscles. Increased blood flow into your healing breast and... more

A: Not common- check with your surgeon

Armando Soto, MD

Hi there- Without an exam, and some more information, it would be very difficult to know exactly what might be going on, but what you are describing is certainly not normal or common. I would visit my surgeon and have an exam. Without more serious symptoms, I doubt you have a significant problem, but get it... more

A: I'd suggest you check back with your surgeon

Richard P. Rand, MD

If everything otherwise looks normal and there is no evidence of infection or early capsular contracture, this is probably going to resolve spontaneously.  Maybe choosing an aerobic activity for the time being that isn't as ballistic as running would help along with wearing good support.  Your... more

A: Swelling that late is unusual

Talmage J. Raine, MD

Swelling that late is unusual, especially if only on one side. I would definitely consult with your doctor regarding this condition. Perhaps an ultrasound or MRI would be helpful in delineating any cause for this. Are you wearing a good sports bra? Could you modify your activity for a while to allow the... more

A: Check with your surgeon

David Shafer, MD

Jen, Unilateral and intermittent swelling this far after surgery is not common. You should make an appointment to see your surgeon to make sure everything is okay.

A: Wear supportive bras when running with implants

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

I have occasionally observed swelling like this is 2 patients both of which I was able to draw off some fluid which ended up being clear and yellow and compatible with a seroma. However, I have several paitents who run or play tennis regularly without any problems. I don't know what makes one different from... more

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