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?
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CONTACT NOW Answer: 1-2 weeks Every time he had breast augmentation, it can cause some surrounding swelling to the upper abdominal wall for a week or 2 after surgery. The vast majority of the swelling should really be limited to the breasts and we do not typically require patients to wear an abdominal binder or anything else of the sort for compression for the abdominal wall is any swelling of this area is transient and short-lived. It should get better very quickly.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: 1-2 weeks Every time he had breast augmentation, it can cause some surrounding swelling to the upper abdominal wall for a week or 2 after surgery. The vast majority of the swelling should really be limited to the breasts and we do not typically require patients to wear an abdominal binder or anything else of the sort for compression for the abdominal wall is any swelling of this area is transient and short-lived. It should get better very quickly.
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February 11, 2020
Answer: #RealselfQ: How Long Does Abdominal Swelling Last After Breast Augmentation? Abdominal swelling after a breast augmentation can last for a few weeks following the surgery but in my experience, it's not that common. A compression garment may speed things up.
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Answer: #RealselfQ: How Long Does Abdominal Swelling Last After Breast Augmentation? Abdominal swelling after a breast augmentation can last for a few weeks following the surgery but in my experience, it's not that common. A compression garment may speed things up.
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November 27, 2018
Answer: Swelling in the abdomen Thank you for your recent question ! Swelling in the abdomen is not uncommon after surgery. This will subside and get better within a few weeks. Best of luck !
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Answer: Swelling in the abdomen Thank you for your recent question ! Swelling in the abdomen is not uncommon after surgery. This will subside and get better within a few weeks. Best of luck !
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February 27, 2017
Answer: Swelling Give it time and be patient. The swelling will decrease and you will begin seeing the definition you had before surgery. By definition and design the swelling is created at the time of surgery when the pocket is created to accomodate the implant. Because of gravity, this swelling settles to the most dependent part of the breast which is in the fold and upper torso. At only 7 days postop it is still too early. I suggest waiting 6 weeks.
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Answer: Swelling Give it time and be patient. The swelling will decrease and you will begin seeing the definition you had before surgery. By definition and design the swelling is created at the time of surgery when the pocket is created to accomodate the implant. Because of gravity, this swelling settles to the most dependent part of the breast which is in the fold and upper torso. At only 7 days postop it is still too early. I suggest waiting 6 weeks.
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February 17, 2017
Answer: Will Probably Resolve in 1-2 Weeks Thank you for your question. It may be the swelling settling from the breast augmentation downward into the abdominal soft tissue. My guess is that it will go away in another 1-2 weeks. However, it's a bit of an uncommon occurrence, but swelling can go anywhere because of gravity. If it does not resolve, please go see your surgeon and follow their advice.
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Answer: Will Probably Resolve in 1-2 Weeks Thank you for your question. It may be the swelling settling from the breast augmentation downward into the abdominal soft tissue. My guess is that it will go away in another 1-2 weeks. However, it's a bit of an uncommon occurrence, but swelling can go anywhere because of gravity. If it does not resolve, please go see your surgeon and follow their advice.
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