Breast swelling after running - have silicone implants

You are only a couple months out from your breast augmentation procedure. Breast pain and swelling associated with running following breast augmentation definitely can occur and is common, especially if the implants are placed in the submuscular anatomic position. We advise our patients NOT to run or... more

I am an annual marathoner and can understand that with a relatively new implant, just two and a half months old, there still can  be enough friction and movement of the implant in the pocket of the breast to cause swelling on one or both sides. The swelling is due to some fluid collecting around the... more

Unilateral swelling following breast augmentation is not at all unusual, especially if you are only 10 weeks post-op. It would be helpful to know more about the nature of the pain that you are experiencing. Does it last for the entire 2 days, or is it episodic?  It is possible that you are still... more

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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