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How Long Does Abdominal Swelling Last After Breast Augmentation?

asked 9 months ago by soflobeachgirl in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Latest answer by Robert L. Kraft, MD
Question viewed 1,270 times
Tags: abdomen, 1 week post-op, puffiness, swelling

Before surgery I worked hard to get defined abs so my new breast would look good, but I am 7 days post op and my mid section is puffy looking! I have been having regular bowel movements, so I know that is not the case... Any ideas low long this lasts?

11 answers to How Long Does Abdominal Swelling Last After Breast Augmentation?

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Swelling after breast augmentation

Areas around the augmentation may become swollen after breast augmentation. The majority of the swelling should come down within 4-6 weeks.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Answer to RealSelf.com question regarding abdominal swelling after breast augmentation

The fluid and swelling in the abdomen after breast augmentation is not unusual. With gravity it will slowly move down through your "tissue planes" and subside over the next week or two. Be patient and look forward to the coming improvement. The swelling in your breasts will take longer to subside. Enjoy the new change.
Eric T. Emerson, MD

Charlotte Plastic Surgeon

www.seplasticsurgery.com

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Abdominal swelling after a BA

The swelling in your breasts can move down into the abdominal area with gravity although usually it is not much. It will go away over the next few weeks. Every day should be better. Sometimes you can feel crackling in your tissues just below your breasts which is just air. That will go away too. Just be patient; it's only been a week. Give it another two and you will see a big difference.
Lori H. Saltz, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Abdominal swelling after breast augmentation

Thank you for the question. Since you are only 7 days out of breast augmentation surgery and not having regular bowel movements, the "puffy" appearance of your abdomen is likely to be fluid that has tracked down from the chest area. This will likely dissipate within the next week. You may find that as you become more active the fluid will dissipate quickly. Hopefully, before too long you will be pleased with the results of your... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

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Abdominal swelling after breast augmentation

What you are experiencing is swelling traveling down the tissue planes, much as it would happen in any significant bruising. It will dissipitate shortly. In the meantime, try not to exercise aggressively and give yourself a chance to heal.
Robert L. Kraft, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Swelling after breast augmentation.

Swelling in the upper abdomen following breast augmentation is a temporary issue. The swelling should dissipate in a matter of 3 or 4 weeks.
David Bogue, MD

Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon
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Healing after Breast Augmentation

Swelling under the abdominal skin can occur with gravity and fluid shifts from the breasts and usually resolve in 2-4 weeks.. you may tray a girdle or abdominal binder. simethicone for gas will also help flatten your tummmy
Jed H. Horowitz, MD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon
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Swelling in the abdomen following a breast augmentation

Swelling in your upper abdomen after just one week following a breast augmentation is not uncommon. Several factors can influence the extent of this including even the quantity of fluids administrered during surgery. This should gradually resolve with most of it gone by 3 - 4 weeks for most patients.
Steven Turkeltaub, MD

Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon

www.turkeltaub.com

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Swelling

Are you bruised on your abdomen? I think if you are having normal bowel movements and your swelling is anything more than mild, make sure you see your plastic surgeon. In my experience I rarely see significant swelling on the abdomen after a couple of days, good luck.
Vishnu Rumalla, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon

tarrantplasticsurgery.com

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Abdominal Swelling Last After Breast Augmentation?

I general if Breast Augmentation is done with precision and without blind "digital dissection" there should not be significant swelling with the procedure much less swelling involving the abdomen. As such, this swelling should rapidly subside. Another possibility may be a bleeding during or after surgery. If this is the case, it will be associated with a breast size mismatch and bruising along the lower and lateral portion of the breast. If this is the case you really should see... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Puffy abdomen after breast augmentation

Not to worry, this is absolutely normal. Give it another week or two and the swelling will subside. Gravity will eventually take it to your hips and maybe your thighs. Your body will absorb all of it in time. Best wishes, Dr. H
Gary M. Horndeski, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon

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