Left breast swelling more after augmentation and lift

I had a breast lift and augmentation, 400cc implants which is what I was before weight loss. Now, I have one high breast and one very low. I'm left handed. The left side swell won't subside, and the right seems so low on the chest. I am 5 weeks post op. I love the size, but the asymmetry is hurting my shoulders with the bra straps. Doctor wants to wait out the swelling on the left. Could the implant have slipped a bit on the right? Photo is 3 weeks. The right breast is even lower now.

3 answers to “Left breast swelling more after...”

A: Breast swelling after surgery

By John Diaz, MD - Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

It is common to see one breast appear slightly more swollen than the other in the initial 1-3 weeks after surgery. However, the amount of swelling you have over the left breast is unusual after 5 weeks. In addition, the asymmetry is significant. I would agree with the other doctors here in that I suspect you... more

A: Needs further evaluation

By Michael C. Edwards, MD - Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

Although swelling is common and can be a little more on one side compared to the other, your size difference would lead me to want to evaluate for some form of fluid colloestion around the implant. Bleeding around the implant, called a hematoma, of this volume should be drained because it places you at a... more

A: Breast aug/lift question

By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Swelling in the breasts after surgery is not uncommon. However, the left is definitely much larger than the right. Is the surgeon sure that it is not a seroma or hematoma? You may need to get an ultrasound. You should definitely follow closely with your surgeon to make sure.

Left breast swelling more after augmentation and lift

A: Breast swelling after surgery

A: Needs further evaluation

A: Breast aug/lift question

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